Off-Label Drug Use in Pediatrics

Write a 1-page narrative in APA format that addresses the following:

Explain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use. Be specific and provide examples.

Describe strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Include descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.

RUBRIC

Explain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use. Be specific and provide examples.

1. Explain strategies to making off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence and descriptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics. Be specific.

2. Use the links below and 2 additional sources.

https://meridian.allenpress.com/jppt/article-abstract/22/6/423/81881/Off-label-Prescribing-Trends-for-ADHD-Medications?redirectedFrom=fulltext

 

Off-Label Drug Use in Pediatrics

The unapproved use of approved drugs, also called off-label use, with children is quite common.
This is because pediatric dosage guidelines are typically unavailable, since very few drugs have
been specifically researched and tested with children.

When treating children, prescribers often adjust dosages approved for adults to accommodate a
child’s weight. However, children are not just “smaller” adults. Adults and children process and
respond to drugs differently in their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Children even respond differently during stages from infancy to adolescence. This
poses potential safety concerns when prescribing drugs to pediatric patients. As an
advanced practice nurse, you have to be aware of safety implications of the off-label
use of drugs with this patient group.

Write a 1-page narrative in APA format that addresses the following:

Explain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label
use. Be specific and provide examples.
Describe strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children
from infancy to adolescence. Include descriptions and names of off-label drugs that
require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.

RUBRIC

1. Explain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed
drugs for off-label use. Be specific and provide examples.

2. Explain strategies to making off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for
children from infancy to adolescence and descriptions and names of
off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in
pediatrics. Be specific.

3. Use the links below and 2 additional sources.

https://meridian.allenpress.com/jppt/article-abstract/22/6/423/81881/Off-label-Prescribin
g-Trends-for-ADHD-Medications?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://meridian.allenpress.com/jppt/article-abstract/20/4/316/81776/Unlicensed-and-Off
-Label-Drug-Use-in-Children?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://meridian.allenpress.com/jppt/article-abstract/22/6/423/81881/Off-label-Prescribing-Trends-for-ADHD-Medications?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://meridian.allenpress.com/jppt/article-abstract/22/6/423/81881/Off-label-Prescribing-Trends-for-ADHD-Medications?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://meridian.allenpress.com/jppt/article-abstract/20/4/316/81776/Unlicensed-and-Off-Label-Drug-Use-in-Children?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://meridian.allenpress.com/jppt/article-abstract/20/4/316/81776/Unlicensed-and-Off-Label-Drug-Use-in-Children?redirectedFrom=fulltext