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Sickle cell disease: Types of treatments and medications

Managing and treating sickle cell disease may involve different types of treatments and medications. Learn what these are and why it is important to talk to your health-care team about all your treatments and medications.

Types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

Types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

Learn about the different types of medications that are available for the treatment of arthritis. These include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, corticosteroid joint injections, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, etc.

Sickle cell disease: Types of treatments and medications

Managing and treating sickle cell disease may involve different types of treatments and medications. Learn what these are and why it is important to talk to the health-care team about all your child's treatment and medications.

What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment. Learn about the different types of chemotherapy medications, how your health-care team decides which types to use, and the role of corticosteroids in cancer treatment.

Receiving cancer medications

Cancer treatment requires different types of medication, each of which may be given in a different way. Lean about the most common ways to receive chemotherapy and other medications and what to expect.

Types of medications for heart conditions

A variety of different medications are used in treating heart conditions. Read about the different classes of medication that may be used.

Types of medications you need after transplant

Bipolar disorder: Treatment with medications

​Learn about the medications that can treat bipolar disorder, including their side effects and how your child will be monitored while they take them.

Treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

This page lists different treatments for juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Medications for pain

Learn about the various medications that are used to treat pain. These include acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and local and topical anaesthetics.

Managing your medications after a transplant

Cystic fibrosis: Medications

There are medications that you may have to take to keep your body healthy.

Pharmacogenetic testing: HLA

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

Health specialties and medications impacted by pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing

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.

Anxiety: Treatment with medications

Learn about the most common anxiety medications for children and teens.

Medications for pain

Learn about the various medications that are used to treat pain. These include acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and local and topical anaesthetics.

Pharmacogenetic testing: CYP2C9

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

Over-the-counter medications

Bipolar disorder: Treatment and coping methods

Find out about some of the treatments and coping mechanisms available for bipolar disorder, including medications, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.

Managing sickle cell pain

Learn about the 3P approach to pain management, which is a combination of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medications) strategies.

Other questions about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

Side effects of chemotherapy

The side effects from chemotherapy medications are not the same for everyone. Find out what the possible side effects of taking chemotherapy medications are and how they can be managed.

Managing medications at home

Managing medications at home can be complicated. Find out what you need to know about storing medication at home, tips for filling prescriptions and what to do with old medications.

Rejection of a kidney transplant