Medicines

General advice for parents and carers about antibiotics for tamariki (children).

Information about the use of amiodarone for abnormal heart rhythms (heart beats) in tamariki (children).

Information about the use of amlodipine for high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) in tamariki (children).

The aim of anti-seizure medicines is to prevent epileptic seizures. They are very effective in controlling seizures when your child takes them correctly.

There are different types of medicines to treat asthma in tamariki. The medicines your child needs will depend on their symptoms and how often they get them. Ask your doctor to fill out an asthma action plan for your child so you know what medicines they need to take and when. 

Information about the use of azithromycin for the treatment of bacterial infections.

Information for parents and caregivers about the use of captopril in children with heart failure.

Information about the use of carvedilol for the treatment of heart failure in children.

Chemotherapy drug information for patients and whānau (families). Prepared by the National Child Cancer Network.

Information about the use of clonazepam to prevent epileptic seizures. 

Information about the use of diazepam for painful muscle spasm and stiffness.

Information about the use of desmopressin for bedwetting (which is sometimes called nocturnal enuresis).

Information about the use of enalapril for high blood pressure (also called hypertension).

Information about the use of ferrous fumarate, which is a form of iron, for the prevention or treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia.

Information about the use of flecainide for irregular heart beats (arrhythmias).

Information for parents and carers about the use of gabapentin for neuropathic pain (pain caused by nerve damage).

Iron is important for brain development and making new red blood cells to prevent a low red blood cell count.

Information for parents and carers about the use of lactulose for constipation in children.

Laxatives are medicines that help the body to get rid of poo. They are an essential part of the treatment of long-lasting constipation and soiling. 

Information about the use of lisinopril for high blood pressure (also called hypertension).

Sleep problems are common in tamariki (children). In most tamariki, healthy sleep habits will sort out their sleep problems. If your child does need more help, using a medicine such as melatonin will work better if healthy sleep habits are in place.

Information about midazolam for stopping seizures. 

A morphine infusion is a pain relieving medicine your child receives continuously through a pump. Tamariki (children) usually have it after an operation. They can also have it for other reasons.

Nitrous oxide is also known as happy or laughing gas. It is a gas that can be used to help tamariki (children) with small scans or procedures that might be stressful or painful.

Information about the use of rectal paraldehyde for stopping seizures.

Information about the use of penicillin V for prevention of pneumococcal infection.

Information about the use of phenytoin to prevent epileptic seizures in tamariki (children). 

Information for parents and carers about the use of prednisolone for an asthma attack.

Information for parents and caregivers about the use of prednisolone for nephrotic syndrome.

Information for parents and caregivers about the use of ranitidine for acid reflux.

Information for parents and caregivers about the use of sildenafil for pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).

Information for parents and carers about the use of sodium picosulfate for constipation in children.

Information about the use of topiramate to prevent epileptic seizures.  

Information about the use of vigabatrin for preventing seizures.