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Medication reconciliation: Preventing medication errors in the hospital

This page provides advice on how to keep track of your child's medicines.

How to use a Diskus inhaler

A Diskus inhaler delivers medication in powder form. Learn how to properly use a Diskus inhaler.

Medications for heart conditions

Learn about medication for children with heart conditions. A doctor will prescribe a drug when it's clear that medication will improve a child's condition.

How to take medication with a puffer using a spacer with a mouthpiece

Puffers should always be used with a spacer. Learn how to take medication with a puffer using a spacer with a mouthpiece.

Pharmacogenetics: Using precision medicine to find the right medication at the right dose

Pharmacogenetics is an example of precision medicine that uses a person’s genetic make-up to predict medication response.

Managing pain after surgery

It is normal to experience some pain and discomfort after surgery, but there are ways to manage it. Find out what you can do to help manage your pain after surgery.

Hemophilia glossary

A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

How to use a Turbuhaler

A Turbuhaler delivers medication in powder form. Learn how to properly use a Turbuhaler.

Intranasal midazolam using a nasal atomizer

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.

Medication interactions and cancer treatment

Some medications can interact with each other. Learn about taking other medications while on chemotherapy and what you need to know about drug and alcohol use.

Pain medicines

Learn about pain relief medication and how to administer it, including patient controlled analgesia.

Pharmacogenetic testing: VKORC1

Learn about VKORC1, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Receiving cancer medications

Cancer treatment requires different types of medication, each of which may be given in a different way. Lean about the most common ways to receive chemotherapy and other medications and what to expect.

Pharmacogenetic testing: CYP2C9

Learn about CYP2C9, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.

Pharmacogenetic testing: NUDT15

Learn about NUDT15, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Pharmacogenetic testing: CYP2B6

Learn about CYP2B6, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.

Pharmacogenetic testing: CYP3A5

Learn about CYP3A5, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.

Pharmacogenetic testing: SLCO1B1

Learn about SLCO1B1, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to statins (medications that help lower cholesterol).

Medication coverage in Ontario

Learn about the different kinds of medication coverage in Ontario.

Beginning growth hormone therapy: Answers to frequently asked questions

Find out what parents and caregivers should know before their child starts on GH therapy, including how to give the medication, how much growth to expect and how long your child will need it.

Medications for epilepsy

Read about various anti-epileptic drug therapies available for your child.

Medications for fatigue

You might be prescribed a medication to help you sleep or your JIA treatment may need to be adjusted if you are experiencing fatigue.