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      Phenytoin

      Drug A-Z

      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.

      Oxcarbazepine

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      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.

      Common anti-epileptic drugs

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      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.

      Clarithromycin

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      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.

      Rufinamide

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called rufinamide. This information sheet explains what rufinamide does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Leucovorin

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called leucovorin. This information sheet explains what leucovorin does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Lamotrigine

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      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.

      Fluconazole

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called fluconazole. This information sheet explains what fluconazole does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Voriconazole

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      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.

      Diazoxide

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called diazoxide. This information sheet explains what diazoxide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Developmental/epileptic encephalopathy with spike wave activation in sleep (DEE-SWAS)

      Health A-Z

      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.

      Pharmacogenetic testing: CYP2C9

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      Learn about CYP2C9, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.

      Pharmacogenetic testing: HLA

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      Learn about HLAs, a group of genes tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.

      Lacosamide

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      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.

      Perampanel

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      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.

      Ethosuximide

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called ethosuximide for their seizures or fits. This information sheet explains what ethosuximide does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Dasatinib

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      Your child needs to take a medicine called dasatinib. This information sheet explains what dasatinib does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Ondansetron

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      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.

      Status epilepticus

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      Read about the causes and symptoms of status epilepticus and how it is treated.

      Health specialties and medications impacted by pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing

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      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.

      Rivaroxaban

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      Learn about rivaroxaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.

      Thiotepa for stem cell transplant

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called thiotepa. This information sheet explains what thiotepa does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Amiodarone

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called amiodarone. This information sheet explains what amiodarone does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Metronidazole

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called metronidazole. This information sheet explains what metronidazole does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Brivaracetam

      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.

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