[Specificities of prescribing medicines for children].

Soins Pediatr Pueric

Service de pédiatrie générale et urgences, hôpital Louis-Mourier, AP-HP, 178 rue des Renouillers, 92700 Colombes, France.

Published: July 2016

AI Article Synopsis

  • Most medications are designed for adults, so prescribing for children requires careful consideration of factors like age, weight, and health condition.
  • Medication errors in children are prevalent, often due to incorrect dosages or unsuitable medications.
  • To minimize these errors, it's important to use prescribing software, involve pharmacists in patient care, and ensure clear communication among doctors, caregivers, and families.

Article Abstract

The vast majority of medicines have been developed for adults. Consequently, the prescribing of medicines for children must take into account their pharmacodynamic characteristics and must be calculated individually according to the degree of prematurity, the age, the weight or body area and the clinical condition. Medication errors are the most common type of medical errors, notably in children, due to dosage errors or prescribtion of inappropriate medicines. The best way to avoid them lies in the use of prescribing software, the involvement of pharmacists in care units, and proper communication between prescribing doctors, caregivers, pharmacists and families.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spp.2016.03.006DOI Listing

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