Your child needs to take the medicine called rifampin for an infection or possibly for tuberculosis, which is also called TB. This information sheet explains what rifampin does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when when they take this medicine.
You or your child needs to take the medicine called rifampin to prevent meningitis. Meningitis is an infection of the lining that covers the brain and the spinal cord. This information sheet explains what rifampin does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called fluconazole. This information sheet explains what fluconazole does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a curable bacterial disease spread from person to person through the air. Learn more about TB in children, including its causes, signs and symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Your child needs to take the medicine called caspofungin. This information sheet explains what caspofungin does, how it is given and what side effects or problems your child may have when they receive this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called perampanel. This information sheet explains what perampanel does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about rivaroxaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
Your child needs to take the medicine called an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, or a statin. This information sheet explains what statins do, how to give them, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take these medicines.
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.
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.
Learn about dabigatran, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
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