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      Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease

      Drug A-Z

      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.

      Fluoxetine

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

      Fluorouracil for Injection

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called fluorouracil. This information sheet explains what fluorouracil does, how it is given, 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.

      Fluticasone

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

      Mycophenolate

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

      Octreotide injection for hyperinsulinemia

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

      Nifedipine

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

      Nitrazepam

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

      Naproxen

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

      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.

      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.

      Codeine

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

      Cytarabine

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

      Diazoxide

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

      Dapsone

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

      Dexamethasone

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      Your child needs to take dexamethasone. This information sheet explains what this medicine does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when he or she takes this medicine for a short time.

      Cisplatin

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

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