Major organ of elimination for drugs and metabolites
Kidneys
Renal blood flow in infants vs. adults
5% of cardiac output at birth vs. 15% in adults
(Decreased in the beginning)
GFR in kids
Doubles during the first 2 weeks of life, then reaches adult capacity by 1-2 years
(Decreased GFR in the beginning)
Tubular secretion in kids
20% of adult capacity at birth, reaches adult values at 12 months
(Decreased in the beginning)
Effects of elimination in kids on drug dosing: CL
Slower CL
Effects of elimination in kids on drug dosing: half-life
Longer 1/2 life
Effects of elimination in kids on drug dosing: in general
Less frequent dosing is required