Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology, 2011 Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology Series, Vol. 205

The objective of this volume is to give an overview of the present state of the art of pediatric clinical pharmacology including developmental physiology, pediatric-specific pathology, special tools and methods for development of drugs for children (assessment of efficacy, toxicity, long-term safety etc.) as well as regulatory and ethical knowledge and skills. In the future, structural and educational changes have to lead back to a closer cooperation and interaction of pediatrics with (clinical) pharmacology and pharmacy.

Preface.- Part 1: General Considerations and methodological aspects.- Part 2: Development of pediatric medicines.- Part 3: Specific pediatric pharmacology.

Written by international leading experts in the field With numerous illustrations Describes the present state of pediatric pharmacology and gives an overview on this fascinating field of research to colleagues from other disciplines Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras