Drug Therapy and Interactions in Pediatric Oncology, ISBN-13: 978-3319388717

There are few publications about drug interactions in chemotherapy and even less about pediatric oncology treatment. For this reason, the present book is intended to offer guidelines about drug interactions for physicians, pharmacists and the other healthcare professionals involved in the chemotherapy of pediatric patients. In this book the reader will have access to a primary introduction for the major diseases in pediatric oncology, followed by the major therapeutic protocols. Following that, the most important drug interactions in pediatric oncology treatment are presented and discussed in detail. Finally, important topics such as Drug-Food Interactions are addressed.

Drug Therapy and Interactions in Pediatric Oncology focuses in great detail on the drug interactions in Pediatric Oncohematology and will be an indispensable resource in daily practice for a wide range of health providers.

Carolina Witchmichen Penteado Schmidt: Oncology Pharmacist with extensive experience with Pediatric Oncohematology and Chemotherapy in Children. Oncological Hospital Pharmacy Specialist; Planning and Business Management Specialist. Extensive experience in hospitals and clinics, with Pharmacy, Drug Interactions, Pediatrics, Oncology, Hematology, Neonatology, Intensive Health Care and Infectology. Academic experience in the following fields: Pharmacy, Pediatrics, Oncology and Hematology. She is author of the Springer books: Chemotherapy in Neonates and Infants; and Pediatric Oncologic Pharmacy. She also writes children’s books about cancer, such as Chubby’s Tale – The true story of a teddy bear who beat cancer; What is Cancer? – A Book for Kids; and Hey, Friend – We need to fight cancer.

Fabiana Gatti de Menezes: Graduated in Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of São Paulo. Master in Pharmacology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas; PhD in Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences of University of São Paulo; Specialization in Clinical Pharmacy at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. Professor and researcher in the following areas: Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmaceutical Care. Professor of Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy at postgraduate courses: Hospital Pharmacy (Oswaldo Cruz College); Hospital and Clinical Pharmacology (Gama Filho University); Oncological Hospital Pharmacy (AC Camargo Cancer Center). Experience in Clinical Pharmacy: Pharmaceutical Care, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoeconomics, Hospital Pharmacy, Drug Interactions, and Industry.