Article
Profound changes in drug metabolism enzymes and possible effects on drug therapy in neonates and children.
Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology - 1 Aug 2011
de Wildt Saskia N
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: There are profound changes that take place in drug metabolism enzymes during fetal and postnatal development. These changes may significantly impact drug therapy in children. AREAS COVERED: A combination of focused and comprehensive literature searches using PubMed and reference lists (from inception to 7 November 2009) is undertaken to identify reports on in vitro and in vivo development of drug...
Topics
- Alcohol Dehydrogenase
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
- Drug Interactions
- Fetal Development
- Genetic Variation
- Genotype
- Humans
- Inactivation, Metabolic
- Infant
