Publications by authors named "Jana Schweigertova"
Pediatr Int
February 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the off-label and unlicensed use of medications in newborns in the Slovak Republic, highlighting a significant issue due to a shortage of properly studied pediatric drugs.
- Data from 202 hospitalized neonates showed that 43% of the 962 medication prescriptions were off-label, while 4.8% were unlicensed, with a majority of infants receiving at least one of these types of drugs.
- The findings revealed a common practice of administering drugs, including the frequently used ketoconazole, without appropriate approval, emphasizing the urgent need for improved pediatric drug labeling.
