Peds Pharmacology Flashcards
Rocefin sx in children
jaundice
Erythromycin SE in children
pyloric stenosis
Don’t use Adderall with what ECG rhythm
prolonged QT
Ketoconazole SE
ergosterol may cause nausea/ vomitting
Ketoconazole not for…
Aspergillosis or cryptococcus or mucormycosis
Imipramine
TCA
Imipramine overdose
look for QRS widening. Tx with bicarb for acidemia
Ampho B
Amphotericin B is active against a broad array of fungi, including Candida, Aspergillus,
Zygomycetes, Histoplasma, and Coccoides immitis.
Beware hypokalemia and nephrotoxicity
Liposomal preparations of amphotericin are equally
efficacious and less nephrotoxic than the standard product
Opiate withdrawal syndrome
keep newborn for 5 days
side effect of hydroxyurea
neutropenia/ thromobocytopenia/ anemia
absence seizure tx
- Ethosuximide
2. Valproate
Partial Seizures
- Phenytoin
2. Gabapentin
TCA overdose tx
Sodium Bicarb
Recreational drug that causes IUGR
methadone (opiates)
Valproic acid effect on fetus
neural tube defects,
cleft lip or dysmorphic face
broad nasal bridge
long philtrum