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      Acetaminophen

      Drug A-Z

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

      3,4-Diaminopyridine (3,4-DAP)

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called 3, 4-diaminopyridine. This information sheet explains what 3, 4 diaminopyridine 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.

      Acyclovir

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

      Metoprolol

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

      Montelukast

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

      Metoclopramide

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

      Morphine for pain relief in children

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      Morphine is a type of strong pain relief medicine called an opioid. This page is about the use of morphine for pain relief in children.

      Metolazone

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

      Minoxidil

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

      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.

      Cyclosporine

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      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.

      Dabigatran

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

      Irinotecan

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

      Ganciclovir (Intravenous)

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

      Acetylcysteine

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

      Amitriptyline

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

      Bleomycin

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

      Asparaginase

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

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