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Pharmacotherapy in Pediatric Patients: A Comprehensive Overview of Drugs and Their Impact

Muralinath E., Pooja Devi, Prasanta Chbukdhara, Sanjib Borah, Kalyan C., Archana Jain, Guruprasad M.

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A very few factors such as age, weight, developmental stages and potential long _ term effects on growth as well as organ development are taken into consideration while treating children. Acetaminophen (paracetsmol) is used in a wide manner especially for pain relief and fever reduction in children. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) exhibit analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic properties. It performs by decreasing cyclo oxygenase enzymes, decreasing bsynthesis of prostaglandins. Ibuprofen is normally used in older pediatric patients , but the administration of this drug must be done in a cautious manner due to potential gastro intestinal side effects. A broad_ spectrum antibiotic ( amoxyllin) is frequently prescribed for pediatric bacterial Infections. A macrolide antibiotic ( azuthromycin) with a broad spectrum of activity shows effect against respiratory pathogens and essential for stopping infectious diseases, The immune system is stimulated by the DTaP vaccine to create antibodies that protect against tetanus, pertussis, and diphtheria. The Haemophilia Influenza Type B (Hib) vaccination offers defense against a bacterium that can cause meningitis and other serious illnesses. A short_ acting beta_ agonist v(albuterol) cause relaxation of smooth muscle in the airways and arrange speedy relief of brochospasm especially in asthma. Finally it is concluded that health care providers keep vigilance particularly in monitoring the adverse effects and adapt treatment plans ad children grow and develop.


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