J. F. Cordero

TL;DR: Nicotine, psychotropic drugs, and silicone implants are 3 important topics reviewed in this statement that are important to protect nursing infants from untoward effects of maternal medication but also to allow effective pharmacologic treatment of breastfeeding mothers.

TL;DR: This statement will assist the practitioner in making an informed decision regarding the use of chloral hydrate by summarizing information pertaining to the potential for carcinogenesis associated with use of chlorine, the risk/benefit considerations of available sedatives, and the risks associated with prolonged sedation with chloral Hydrate.

TL;DR: It is to remind physicians of the necessity to reduce the dosage of theophylline and to monitor the patient’s serum concentration to prevent increased risk of toxicity when the drug is administered in the presence of acute febrile illness or in combination with certain medications.

TL;DR: The purpose of this statement is to describe the indications for the use of isotretinoin and etretinate and to advise physicians of their common side effects and their teratogenic potential.

TL;DR: The Academy's opposition to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs stems from its long tradition of advocacy for children and young people, along with a concern regarding the potential negative impact of such advertising on the health care of children and adolescents.