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Cyclosporine

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.

Desmopressin

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

Azathioprine

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Your child needs to take the medicine called azathioprine. This information sheet explains what azathioprine does, how to give it, and 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.

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.

Gabapentin

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

After heart surgery: Caring for your child

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Children need extra care and attention after heart surgery. Read about care after heart surgery including diet, pain management and school.

Egg allergy

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Find out how to help your child manage an egg allergy.

Soy allergy

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Find out how to help your child manage a soy allergy.

Peanut allergy

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A peanut allergy is a life-long reaction to the proteins in found peanuts. Find out how to help your child manage it.

Fish allergy

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Find out how to help your child manage a fish allergy.

Sesame seed allergy

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Find out how to help your child manage a sesame seed allergy.

Food allergies and travelling

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Learn how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.

Aortic stenosis

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Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.

Atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair

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Read about the procedure to close an atrial or ventricular septal defect with open-heart surgery.

Aortic atresia

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Learn about aortic atresia. With this condition, there is no opening from the left ventricle into the aorta.

Opioids: What you need to know

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Learn about opioid use and overdose, and the steps you can follow to reduce the risks of both prescription and non-medical opioid use.

Helping your teen share personal information, come out and deal with being outed

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It's up to your child who they talk to about their personal information and what details they choose to share. Find out tips to help your child talk to others about sensitive topics and what to do when others share their personal information without their consent.

Thioguanine

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

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.

Helping your child transition through health care: Children

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Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system and gain independence in managing their own health care.