Pharmaceutical preparations. A review of drugs commonly used during the neonatal period

Mary Ann Faucher, Greg Jackson

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Abstract

Certified nurse-midwives, whose responsibility includes care of the newborn in the first days of life, should be well versed in the commonly used pharmaceutical preparations in the neonatal period. This article reviews therapeutic uses and the pharmacodynamics of vitamin K, as well as the neonatal eye preparations for prophylaxis of infections (silver nitrate, tetracycline, and erythromycin ophthalmic ointments). Preparations used in caring for the umbilical cord, as well as the commonly prescribed antibiotics ampicillin and gentamicin, are discussed. The narcotic antagonist naloxone is also reviewed, along with commonly used medications for colic and thrush. The etiology and clinical conditions that require the application of these medications are considered.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S74-S86
JournalJournal of Nurse-Midwifery
Volume37
Issue number2 SUPPL.
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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