Neonatal Pharmacology
13 expert resources in this category. Evidence-based clinical guides by HEAMAC.
Sildenafil for PPHN in Neonates: Oral Dosing, IV Protocol & Monitoring
Sildenafil dosing for persistent pulmonary hypertension in neonates. Oral and IV protocols, iNO comparison, monitoring guidelines for Indian NICU settings.
Dexamethasone for BPD Prevention: Risk-Benefit Analysis in Preterm Neonates
Dexamethasone for BPD prevention in preterm neonates. DART protocol, risk-benefit analysis, early vs late steroids, neurodevelopmental concerns, Indian practice.
Insulin Infusion in Neonates: Hyperglycemia Management in Preterm Babies
Insulin infusion protocol for neonatal hyperglycemia in preterm infants. Dose calculation, blood glucose targets, continuous infusion monitoring, and TPN adjustment.
Erythropoietin (EPO) for Anemia of Prematurity: Indian Dosing Protocol
Erythropoietin dosing for anemia of prematurity in Indian NICUs. Indications, subcutaneous protocol, iron co-supplementation, and transfusion reduction evidence.
Indomethacin vs Ibuprofen for PDA Closure: Comparative Efficacy in Neonates
Indomethacin vs ibuprofen for PDA closure in preterm neonates. Dosing protocols, comparative efficacy, renal effects, NEC risk, and Indian NICU guidelines.
Aminophylline vs Theophylline for Neonatal Apnea: Pharmacokinetics & Safety
Aminophylline vs theophylline for neonatal apnea management. Dosing comparison, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic levels, toxicity signs, and role vs caffeine citrate.
Morphine vs Fentanyl in Neonates: Pain Management Protocol in Indian NICUs
Morphine vs fentanyl for neonatal pain management. Dosing protocols, NIPS and PIPP scoring, opioid side effects, and NAS prevention in Indian NICU practice.
Gentamicin Dosing in Neonates: Extended-Interval Protocol & Renal Monitoring
Evidence-based gentamicin dosing for neonates. Extended-interval dosing, peak and trough levels, renal monitoring, ototoxicity prevention in Indian NICU settings.
Phenobarbital for Neonatal Seizures: Loading Dose, Maintenance & Therapeutic Levels
Complete phenobarbital dosing guide for neonatal seizures. Loading dose, maintenance, therapeutic drug monitoring, and NNF-recommended seizure management protocol.
Dopamine Infusion in Neonates: Dose Calculation, Titration & Hemodynamic Monitoring
Dopamine infusion protocol for neonatal hypotension. Dose calculation, titration steps, hemodynamic monitoring, and comparison with dobutamine in Indian NICUs.
Surfactant Replacement Therapy for RDS in Neonates: Indian NICU Protocol
Comprehensive guide to surfactant replacement therapy for neonatal RDS. Types, dosing, INSURE technique, LISA method, and NNF guidelines for Indian NICUs.
Caffeine Citrate for Apnea of Prematurity: Dosing, Monitoring & Outcomes
Evidence-based caffeine citrate dosing for apnea of prematurity. Loading dose, maintenance, therapeutic levels, CAP trial outcomes, and Indian NICU protocols.
Vitamin K Prophylaxis in Newborns: Indian NNF Guidelines & Dosing Protocol
Complete guide to Vitamin K prophylaxis in newborns. NNF & IAP dosing guidelines, IM vs oral routes, VKDB prevention protocol for Indian neonatal practice.