Pharmacology: NICU Handbook

Jeffrey L. Segar, MD, John M. Dagle, MD, PhD, and Sarah B. Tierney PharmD
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed

1. Analgesics and Sedatives
   • Analgesics and Sedatives Table
   • Morphine and Lorazepam Tapering Guidelines
   • Neuromuscular Blockers in Neonates
2. Anticonvulsants: Dosage Recommendations for Anticonvulsants Employed in Neonatal Seizures
3. Antimicrobials
   • Recommended Antimicrobial Dosage Schedules for Neonates
   • Guidelines for Drawing Gentamicin Levels
   • Monitoring Gentamicin Therapy by Single Serum Sample Determination 
4. Apnea
5. Bronchodilators for Reactive Airway Disease
6. Diuretic Agents: Recommended Doses of Diuretic Agents in Neonates and Toxicity
7. Emergency Drug Doses
8. Effects of Drugs on the Fetus or Newborn
   • Effects of Drugs on the Fetus or Newborn
   • Infants of Drug-Abusing Mothers
   • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Treatment Guidelines
   • Effect of Drugs Taken by Nursing Mother on Her Infant 
9. NICU Intravenous Drug Compatibility Chart
10. Pharmacologic Therapy for Neonatal Systemic Hypertension
11. Use of Drug Monitoring Levels in the NICU
    • Drug Monitoring Levels in the NICU  
    • Drug Half-Life Studies