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  • Sildenafil For Pulmonary Hypertension

    Information for parents and caregivers about the use of sildenafil for pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).
  • Paraldehyde (Rectal) For Stopping Seizures

    Information about the use of rectal paraldehyde for stopping seizures.
  • Lisinopril For High Blood Pressure

    Information about the use of lisinopril for high blood pressure (also called hypertension).
  • Enalapril For High Blood Pressure

    Information about the use of enalapril for high blood pressure (also called hypertension).
  • Diazepam (Rectal) For Stopping Seizures

    Information about the use of diazepam (rectal) for stopping seizures. 
  • Carvedilol For Heart Failure

    Information about the use of carvedilol for the treatment of heart failure in tamariki (children).
  • Atenolol For High Blood Pressure

    Information about the use of atenolol for high blood pressure (also called hypertension). 
  • Amlodipine For High Blood Pressure

    Information about the use of amlodipine for high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) in tamariki (children).
  • Amiodarone For Abnormal Heart Rhythms

    Information about the use of amiodarone for abnormal heart rhythms (heart beats) in tamariki (children).
  • Prednisone For An Asthma Attack

    Information for parents and carers about the use of prednisone for an asthma attack.
  • Prednisolone For Nephrotic Syndrome

    Information about the use of prednisolone for nephrotic syndrome in tamariki (children).
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