Why is Understanding Pediatric Pharmacokinetics Important?
Understanding pediatric pharmacokinetics is vital for several reasons:
- Accurate Dosing: To avoid under- or overdosing, which can lead to therapeutic failure or toxicity. - Therapeutic Monitoring: Ensures that drug levels remain within the therapeutic range, particularly for drugs with narrow therapeutic indices. - Minimizing Adverse Reactions: Children are at a higher risk for drug-related side effects due to their developing bodies.
