Table 2

Classes of drugs in paediatric drug trials

ClassesNo of trialsProportion (%)
Antineoplastic agents25418.3
Anti-infectives15611.2
Vaccines15411.1
Anaesthetics and analgesics1087.8
Anticoagulants, anticoagulants and haematopoietic agents876.3
Immunosuppressants and glucocorticoids815.8
Asthma drugs503.6
Antihypertensive and cardiotonic drugs463.3
Dermatologicals423.0
Vitamins, electrolyte solutions, nutrition and nutrient supplements362.6
Antiepileptic drugs332.4
Hormonal preparations292.1
Diabetes medication282.0
Antipsychotics261.9
Drugs for pulmonary hypertension211.5
Probiotic preparations201.4
Ophthalmic drugs201.4
Drugs for nerve injury repair and nervous system development201.4
Others17712.8
Total1388100.0