Your child needs to take the medicine called carbamazepine. This information sheet explains what carbamazepine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called oxcarbazepine. This information sheet explains what oxcarbazepine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
DEE-SWAS is a rare epilepsy syndrome that can affect children aged two to 12. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of DEE-SWAS.
Read about common anti-epileptic drugs. Each AED has a generic name and one or more brand names. The generic name is the chemical name for the drug.
Your child needs to take the medicine called olanzapine. This information sheet explains what olanzapine does, how to give it and what side effects your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called clarithromycin. This information sheet explains what clarithromycin does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems our child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lamotrigine. This information sheet explains what lamotrigine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called voriconazole. This information sheet explains what voriconazole does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ondansetron. This information sheet explains what ondansetron does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about HLAs, a group of genes tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lacosamide. This information sheet explains what lacosamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called perampanel. This information sheet explains what perampanel does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about the various health specialties and medications that have established pharmacogenetic (PGx) guidelines to help inform medication prescribing and treatment decisions for your child.
Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.
Learn about rivaroxaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
Learn about apixaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
Your child needs to take the medicine called phenytoin. This information sheet explains what phenytoin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called brivaracetam. This information sheet explains what brivaracetam does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called aripiprazole. This information sheet explains what aripiprazole does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called desmopressin. This information sheet explains what desmopressin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about dabigatran, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
Your child needs to take the medicine called tacrolimus. This information sheet explains what tacrolimus does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when she takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cyclosporine. This information sheet explains what cyclosporine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called levothyroxine. This information sheet explains what levothyroxine does and how to give it. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called sirolimus. This information sheet explains what sirolimus does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
