Your child needs to take the medicine called ranitidine. This information sheet explains what ranitidine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
After a heart transplant, your child will need a variety of medications, including immunosuppressants, drugs to prevent infection, and drugs to lower blood pressure.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ketoconazole. This information sheet explains what ketoconazole does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Read about what a child will experience in the hours leading up to their epilepsy surgery.
Your child needs to take the medicine called famotidine. This information sheet explains what famotidine 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 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.
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A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
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A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.
Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.
Read about coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.
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Learn about medication for children with heart conditions. A doctor will prescribe a drug when it's clear that medication will improve a child's condition.
