Children's Medicines: What Every Parent, Grandparent, and Teacher Needs to Know

Description: Children's Medicines by Edward A. Bell Inside the book, readers will find; information to help parents weigh the benefits and risks of medicines ; an explanation of why some adult medications are not safe for children ; descriptions of medicine for treating fever and common illnesses; practical tips on measuring, flavoring, and administering medicines; directions for giving medicine in the mouth, the nose, the ear, and the eye ; advice for keeping children of any age safe around medications ; facts about vaccinations: how they work, which ones are recommended, and their safety ; a guide to the FDAs approval process for use of medicines by children; information about drug pricing, expiration dates, and storing medicine at home; a chapter on ADHD and the treatment of adolescent depression that takes into account the long-term side effects of antidepressants; details about the use of herbal and complementary therapies, including probiotics and vitamins ; a discussion of over-the-counter cough/cold products; information on which websites to use for accurate medical and drug informationFull of information helpful to parents, grandparents, and others who provide care for children, Childrens Medicines is a reliable and insightful guide to how drugs for children of all ages are prescribed and used. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Most parents have worried about the side effects and possible long-term consequences of administering a particular medication to their child. The medication may be available over-the-counter, like cough syrup, or it may be prescribed by a doctor, like an antibiotic. Parents want to know: Is the medication safe? Is it effective? Will it help my child? A pediatric pharmacist for nearly thirty years, Edward A. Bell has spent his career listening carefully to parents concerns. In Childrens Medicines, Bell draws on the latest scientific information, coupled with his experience in hospital and clinic settings, as a university professor, and as a parent, to answer questions about whether, when, and what medications to give to infants, children, and teenagers. Bell touches on practical issues of medication administration and explores areas of particular concern for parents.Inside the book, readers will find* information to help parents weigh the benefits and risks of medicines * an explanation of why some adult medications are not safe for children * descriptions of medicine for treating fever and common illnesses* practical tips on measuring, flavoring, and administering medicines* directions for giving medicine in the mouth, the nose, the ear, and the eye * advice for keeping children of any age safe around medications * facts about vaccinations: how they work, which ones are recommended, and their safety * a guide to the FDAs approval process for use of medicines by children* information about drug pricing, expiration dates, and storing medicine at home* a chapter on ADHD and the treatment of adolescent depression that takes into account the long-term side effects of antidepressants* details about the use of herbal and complementary therapies, including probiotics and vitamins * a discussion of over-the-counter cough/cold products* information on which websites to use for accurate medical and drug information Full of information helpful to parents, grandparents, and others who provide care for children, Childrens Medicines is a reliable and insightful guide to how drugs for children of all ages are prescribed and used. Author Biography Edward A. Bell, PharmD, BCPS, is a pediatric pharmacist and a professor of pharmacy practice at the Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and the Blank Childrens Hospital and Clinics. Table of Contents PrefaceChapter 1. The Science of Medicines for Children Chapter 2. The Art and Practicality of Giving Medicine to Children Chapter 3. Over-the-Counter, Herbal, Supplement, and Vitamin Products Chapter 4. Medicines Used to Treat Depression and Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Chapter 5. Vaccines Chapter 6. Getting Reliable Information about Medicines: The Internet and Your Pharmacist Appendixes A. Maternal Medications and Breastfeeding B. Giving Medicine in Your Childs Nose, Ear, and Eye References Index Review [Childrens Medicines] provides information and insights in a concise and informative way that will support obtaining the knowledge required and skills needed to more comfortable in making decisions on the role and use of medicines for your children—Nursing Times Promotional An indispensable guide to childrens medications that belongs on the bookshelf of every parent, grandparent, and teacher. Long Description Most parents have worried about the side effects and possible long-term consequences of administering a particular medication to their child. The medication may be available over-the-counter, like cough syrup, or it may be prescribed by a doctor, like an antibiotic. Parents want to know: Is the medication safe? Is it effective? Will it help my child? A pediatric pharmacist for nearly thirty years, Edward A. Bell has spent his career listening carefully to parents concerns. In Childrens Medicines, Bell draws on the latest scientific information, coupled with his experience in hospital and clinic settings, as a university professor, and as a parent, to answer questions about whether, when, and what medications to give to infants, children, and teenagers. Bell touches on practical issues of medication administration and explores areas of particular concern for parents. Inside the book, readers will find information to help parents weigh the benefits and risks of medicines an explanation of why some adult medications are not safe for children descriptions of medicine for treating fever and common illnesses practical tips on measuring, flavoring, and administering medicines directions for giving medicine in the mouth, the nose, the ear, and the eye advice for keeping children of any age safe around medications facts about vaccinations: how they work, which ones are recommended, and their safety a guide to the FDAs approval process for use of medicines by children information about drug pricing, expiration dates, and storing medicine at home a chapter on ADHD and the treatment of adolescent depression that takes into account the long-term side effects of antidepressants details about the use of herbal and complementary therapies, including probiotics and vitamins a discussion of over-the-counter cough/cold products information on which websites to use for accurate medical and drug information Full of information helpful to parents, grandparents, and others who provide care for children, Childrens Medicines is a reliable and insightful guide to how drugs for children of all ages are prescribed and used. Review Text ""[Childrens Medicines] provides information and insights in a concise and informative way that will support obtaining the knowledge required and skills needed to more comfortable in making decisions on the role and use of medicines for your children"" Review Quote "[Childrens Medicines] provides information and insights in a concise and informative way that will support obtaining the knowledge required and skills needed to more comfortable in making decisions on the role and use of medicines for your children" Promotional "Headline" An indispensable guide to childrens medications that belongs on the bookshelf of every parent, grandparent, and teacher. Details ISBN142142374X Author Edward A. Bell Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book ISBN-10 142142374X ISBN-13 9781421423746 Format Hardcover Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Subtitle What Every Parent, Grandparent, and Teacher Needs to Know Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 615.1083 Birth 1959 Audience Age 18 Illustrations 1 Line drawings, black and white Affiliation Drake University Position Professor of Pharmacy Practice Pages 160 Short Title Childrens Medicines Language English NZ Release Date 2018-01-26 US Release Date 2018-01-26 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-01-26 UK Release Date 2018-01-26 Alternative 9781421423753 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-12-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161820025;

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