The effect of development changes in adolescence on drug disposition

The effect of development changes in adolescence on drug disposition

Biological and behavioural change occurs throughout the lifespan. The nature and rapidity of change during adolescence is striking. The effects of rapid growth, sexual maturation, and psychological reorganization on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics must be considered during studies on teenagers...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of adolescent health 1994-12, Vol.15 (8), p.612-618
1. Verfasser: Finkelstein, J W
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Developmental aspects
Drugs
Factors
Treatment
Young people
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Zusammenfassung:Biological and behavioural change occurs throughout the lifespan. The nature and rapidity of change during adolescence is striking. The effects of rapid growth, sexual maturation, and psychological reorganization on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics must be considered during studies on teenagers. (Original abstract-amended)
ISSN:1054-139X