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Propranolol

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

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

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Your child needs to take a medicine that belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This information sheet explains what SSRI's do, how to give them, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take these medicines.

Phenytoin

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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.

Prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone and methylprednisolone (corticosteroids), taken for a short time

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Your child needs to take one of these medicines: prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone or methylprednisolone. This information sheet explains what these medicines do and how to give them to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take these medicines for a short time (less than seven days).

Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide

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

Sodium Cromoglycate for Inhalation

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

Sotalol

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Your child needs to take the medicine called sotalol for their heart. This information sheet explains what sotalol 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 med

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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Your child needs to take medicine called sodium polystyrene sulfonate. This information sheet explains what sodium polystyrene sulfonate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have while taking it.

Pyrazinamide

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

Quinidine

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Your child needs to take the medicine called quinidine. This information sheet explains what quinidine 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.

Sleep tips: How to help your teen get a good night's sleep

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Use this video to help your child or teen learn about and develop a bedtime ritual so they can fall asleep more easily.

Tattoos

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Learn about the considerations for talking to your teen about tattoos, including how to identify a trusted tattoo studio and the potential complications of tattooing.

Sex education for children: Why parents should talk to their children about sex

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Learn why starting to talk to your child about sex when they are young and continuing that conversation as they get older is a good strategy.

The balancing act

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This page describes how to balance helping your teenager while being respectful of their abilities and independence.

Relationship with your partner when your child has cancer

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It can be very common for parents to experience increased difficulties in their relationships with partners or spouses when their child has cancer. Read about how you and your partner can cope separately and together.

Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

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Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.

The impact of cancer on extended family

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Members of your extended family, such as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents are also affected by your teen’s cancer. They are likely experiencing similar feelings to yours. Access to accurate information and frequent updates can help your extended family cope.

Setting up a communication system when your child has cancer

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A communication system keeps friends and family aware of what is happening, without you needing to contact everyone yourself. Find out how you can set up a communication system when your child is being treated for cancer.

Separation from their peers when your child has cancer

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Your teenager's friends can be an invaluable source of support for them during their cancer treatment. Find out how to encourage your child to stay in touch with their peers while in treatment.

Intranasal midazolam using a nasal atomizer

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This information sheet explains what midazolam does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medication.

Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease

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

Imatinib

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

Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine

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Your child needs to be given a vaccine called haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine. This information sheet explains what haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Interferon Beta-1b

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This information sheet explains what interferon beta-1b does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they receive this medicine.

Inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist (ICS-LABA) inhalers

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Your child needs to take the medicine called inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and long-acting beta agonist (LABA) inhaler. This information sheet explains what ICS-LABA inhalers do, how to give them and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.