Lægemiddeldosering til overvægtige børn

Abstract

The prevalence of obesity in children is increasing rapidly worldwide. Obese children have a higher use of medicinal products than their normal-weight peers. Several general physiological alterations associated with obesity have been described. However, the impact of these alterations on drug metabolism and its consequences for drug dosing in children remains largely unknown. Pharmacokinetic studies are of utmost importance in order to avoid undertreatment, adverse effects or even toxicity.

Bidragets oversatte titelDrug dosage in obese children
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind177
Udgave nummer44
Sider (fra-til)V05150446
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 26 okt. 2015

Emneord

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Dosage Calculations
  • Humans
  • Pediatric Obesity/metabolism
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations/administration & dosage
  • Pharmacokinetics

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