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Taylor & Francis Environmental Toxicology And Pharmacology Of Human Development 1997 Edition by Sam Kacew
Despite the many benefits, the extensive use of chemicals and pharmaceutical products in agriculture, energy production, transportation, pharmaceuticals and other products can result in the inadvertent exposure of the fetus and the neonate. This text reviews the current knowledge of the pharmacokinetic characteristics, metabolism and renal handling of chemical and drugs in the fetus, lactating infant and newborn and goes on to deal with the fetus and the manner in which chemicals can affect the outcome of the newborn. Table of contents :- General principles in pediatric pharmacology and toxicology retinoids in abnormal and normal embryonic development toxicologic problems in pediatric populations in Eastern Europe environmental chemicals in human milk transport of volatile organic chemicals to breastmilk tetrachlorethene case study solvent abuse and development toxicity breast silicone implants and pediatric considerations.