Medicines
ACTH for Infantile Spasms: Hmong Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is used to treat infant spasms, a type of seizure. See also: Injections (subcutaneous)
Aldesleukin (Interleukin-2, Proleukin®): Boosts the immune system to destroy cancer cells.
Alemtuzumab (Campath): Chemotheraphy medicine used to treat leukemia.
Allergy Medicines: Lists common allergy medicines. Explains what they do and their side effects. See also: Asthma, Eczema
Alpha Interferon: Strengthens the immune system. Used for hepatitis, some cancers, hemangiomas, and some serious viral diseases.
Amifostine (Ethyol): Protects body organs from certain cancer treatments.
Aminocaproic Acid (Amicar): Promotes healing after bleeding by preventing the breakdown of blood clots. See also: Tranexamic Acid
Amiodarone (Cordarone): Helps control abnormal heartbeats.
Anesthesia: Questions and Answers: Somali, Spanish Medicine given before a procedure to help your child sleep deeply and feel no pain. See also: Eating and Drinking Before Anesthesia or Sedation, Post-anesthesia Care Unit, Helping Children Cope with Medical Procedures
Anesthetic Cream (EMLA; LMX4): Spanish Numbing cream applied to the skin to reduce pain from needles. See also: Pain in Children and Adolescents, Pain in Infants
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors: Used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and some heart conditions. See also: Cardiac Conditions: Care at Home
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers: Used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and some heart conditions. See also: Cardiac Conditions: Care at Home
Asparaginase (Elspar, Erwinase): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys leukemia cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Aspirin: Information for patients and families about aspiring, including effects, how to take it, and precautions.
Asthma Medicines: Hmong, Somali, Spanish Lists common asthma medicines. Explains what they do and their side effects. See also: Asthma, Anti-inflammatory medicines (inhaled), Bronchodilators (long-acting inhaled), Bronchodilators (quick-acting inhaled), Corticosteroids (inhaled), Corticosteroids for asthma (oral), Inhalers, Nebulizer treatments
Atomoxetine (Strattera): A non-stimulant medicine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Behavior Regulators: These medicines are used to treat many conditions linked to one's mental state.
Behavior Regulators (Atypical): A newer class of medicines used to treat conditions linked to one's mental state.
Beta Blockers: Used to treat many conditions, including high blood pressure and heart conditions. See also: Cardiac Conditions: Care at Home
Bleomycin (Blenoxane): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells at a specific phase of cell life.
Bortezomib (Velcade): Precautions and side effects.
Bronchodilators (Long-acting Inhaled): Spanish Used to control asthma. Includes side effects and precautions. See also: Inhalers, Nebulizer Treatments
Bronchodilators (Quick-acting Inhaled): Used to relieve constricted air passages in the lungs. Includes side effects and precautions. See also: Inhalers, Nebulizer Treatments
Bupropion (Wellbutrin): An antidepressant used to treat ADHD and other conditions. Helpful for those quitting smoking.
Buspirone (Buspar): Acts on the brain to treat anxiety
Caffeine (Cafcit): Used to stimulate breathing in premature infants.
Calcium Channel Blockers: Used to treat many conditions, including high blood pressure and some heart conditions. See also: Cardiac Conditions: Care at Home
Carboplatin (Paraplatin, CBDCA): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine used to destroy cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Carmustine (BiCNU, BCNU): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Cast Care and Mobility Changes: Answers to common questions.
Caudal Block: Medicine injected near the lower spine; relieves pain after some types of surgery.
Celecoxib (Celebrex): Used to relieve pain and inflammation (swelling).
Cephalosporin Antibiotics (IV or IM): Antibiotic medicines used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
CH. 14.18 Monoclonal Antibody (MAB Ch. 14.18, Anti-GD2): Spanish Monoclonal antibody used to treat cancer by destroying neuroblastoma cells.
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro): An antibiotic used to treat many kinds of infections.
Cisplatin (Platinol, CDPP): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Clonidine (Catapres): Regulates brain activity; used to treat ADHD and other conditions.
Clostridium Difficile (CDC): Spanish CDC resource on the topic of Clostridium Difficile.
Corticosteroids (Inhaled): Spanish Used to control asthma. Includes side effects and precautions. See also: Corticosteroids for Asthma (Oral)
Corticosteroids and Nutrition: When corticosteroids are taken for a long time, changes in the diet may need to be made. See also: Corticosteroids for Asthma (Oral)
Corticosteroids for Asthma (Oral): Spanish Used to reduce inflammation and mucus in the lungs that occurs with asthma. Includes side effects and precautions. See also: Corticosteroids (Inhaled), Corticosteroids and Nutrition
Corticosteroids for Chemotherapy: Spanish Used to reduce the function of cancer cells and help other chemotherapy medicines work better. See also: Corticosteroids and Nutrition
Corticosteroids for Immune Disorders: Used to reduce inflammation and lower the level of certain harmful antibodies.
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life. See also: Chemotherapy (Outpatient): Cyclophosphamide, Chemotherapy (Outpatient): Cyclophosphamide and Etoposide
Cyclosporine: Most often used to decrease the immune function and prevent rejection of a transplanted organ.
Cystic Fibrosis Medicines: Lists medicines commonly used for cystic fibrosis. Explains how they work and their side effects. See also: Cystic Fibrosis Exercises, Aerobic Exercise, Coughing Exercise
Cytarabine (Ara-C, Cytosar-U): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Dacarbazine (DTIC, DIC, imidazole carboxamide): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Dactinomycin (Actinomycin-D, AMD, Cosmegen): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all stages of cell life.
Daunorubicin (Daunomycin, Cerubidine): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Deferoxamine (Desferal): Removes certain metals from the blood.
Desmopressin (DDAVP) for Bedwetting: A synthetic form of vasopressin hormone; works on the kidneys to decrease urine amounts.
Desmopressin (DDAVP) for Bleeding Disorders: Used to stop bleeding in patients with von Willebrand's disease or mild hemophilia A. See also: Head Injury with Bleeding Disorders, Desmopressin (Stimate), Factor Concentrate at Home
Desmopressin (DDAVP) for Diabetes Insipidus: A synthetic form of vasopressin; works on the kidneys to decrease urination anad sodium levels.
Desmopressin (Stimate): Helps stop bleeding in patients with von Willebrand's disease or mild hemophilia A. See also: Desmopressin (DDAVP) for bleeding disorders, Head injury with bleeding disorders, Factor concentrate at home
Dexrazoxane (Zinecard): Spanish Protects the heart from the effects of some chemotherapy medicines.
DIASTAT® AcuDial™ (Valeant Pharmaceuticals – English, Spanish): Promotes healing after bleeding by preventing the breakdown of blood clots. See also: Tranexamic Acid
Diazepam (Valium) Rectal: Given rectally to stop seizures. See also: Seizures
Diuretics (Thiazide-type): Medicines that help decrease excess water in the body by increasing the amount of urine the body makes.
Dornase Alfa (Pulmozyme): Lists medicines commonly used for cystic fibrosis. Explains how they work and their side effects. See also: Cystic Fibrosis Exercises, Aerobic Exercise, Coughing Exercise
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin, adria, ADR, DOXO): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all stages of cell life.
Ear Drops: Hmong, Somali, Spanish Includes pictures and helpful hints on how to give ear drops.
Epidural Analgesia: Analgesia means pain relief. An epidural is pain medicine given in the back, where it works on the nerves by the spinal cord. See also: Pain in Children and Adolescents, Patient-controlled Analgesia
Etoposide (VePesid): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life. See also: Chemotherapy (Outpatient): Cyclophosphamide and Etoposide, Chemotherapy (Outpatient): Ifosfamide and Etoposide
Eye Drops: Hmong, Somali, Spanish, Spanish Includes pictures and helpful hints on how to give eye drops. See also: Conjunctivitis
Eye Ointment: Hmong, Spanish Includes pictures and helpful hints for how to give eye ointment. See also: Conjunctivitis
Fludarabine (Fludara): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that prevents cancer cells from multiplying.
Fludrocortisone (Florinef): Used to replace hormones, balance water and minerals in the body, and treat other conditions. See also: Adrenal Insufficiency: Hormone Replacement Therapy
Fluorouricil (Adrucil): Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Furosemide (Lasix): Helps decrease extra water in the body by increasing urine production. See also: Diuretics (Thiazide-type), Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Gemcitabine (Gemzar): Destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Granulocyte Stimulation Factor (Neupogen, Filgrastim): Spanish Stimulates white blood cell production and development in the bone marrow. See also: Injections (subcutaneous)
Guanfacine (Tenex): Used to treat high blood pressure, ADHD, and other conditions.
H-2 Blockers: Also called acid blockers, these medicines decrease the acid the stomach makes. See also: Gastroesophageal Reflux
Hormone Therapy for Young Women: Hormone replacement pills (also known as birth control pills) are prescribed for many reasons.
Hydroxyurea (Hydrea): Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells by interfering with a specific phase of cell life. Also helps produce normal hemoglobin in patients with sickle cell disease.
Idarubicin (Idamycin): Spanish Prevents the production of tumor cells.
Ifosfamide (Ifex): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life. See also: Chemotherapy (Outpatient): Ifosfamide and Etoposide
Imatinib (Gleevec): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells by blocking signals that tell the cells to divide.
Immune Globulin: About infusions, what to expect.
Immunizations: Care at home: Hmong, Spanish Which vaccines your child may need, what to expect, and how to treat possible side effects. See also: Fever, Helping Children Cope with Medical Procedures
Implanted Port: Hmong, Spanish Fixed under the skin, this venous access device is used to draw blood samples and give fluids or medicines. See also: Implanted port: Care at Home, Anesthetic Cream (EMLA; LMX4)
Infliximab (Remicade): Monoclonal antibody that decreases inflammation and tissue damage.
Irinotecan (Camptosar): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells by interfering with a specific phase of cell life. Includes instructions for managing side effects.
Leucovorin (Citrovorim factor, Folinic acid): A vitamin that stops the chemotherapy medicine methotrexate from harming normal cells.
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists: In the lungs, this medicine prevents the airway swelling and inflammation that can cause asthma symptoms. See also: Asthma, Asthma Medicines
Lithium: A mood stabilizer used for some types of depression, bipolar disorder, and cluster headaches.
Lomustine (CCNU, CeeNu): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Medicine Safety: Spanish Describes what you need to know about medicines to give them safely; includes a reminder chart.
Melphalan (Alkeran): Chemotherapy medicine that interferes with cancer cells' growth.
Mercaptopurine (Purinethol): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells by interfering with a specific phase of cell life.
Mesna (Mesnex): Spanish Protects the bladder from the effects of the chemotherapy medicines cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccus auerus - MRSA colonization: MDH resource on the topic of Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccus auerus - MRSA colonization.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccus auerus - MRSA infection (MDH): MDH resource on the topic of Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccus auerus - MRSA.
Methotrexate (for Chemotherapy): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells by interfering with a specific phase of cell life. See also: Chemotherapy (Outpatient): Methotrexate (1 to 5 grams/m2)
Methotrexate (for Immune Disorders): An immunosuppressant used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, severe psoriasis, and other medical problems.
Metoclopramide (Reglan): Used to treat GER, this medicine helps food move more quickly through the stomach and small intestine.
Mitoxantrone (Novoantrone): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine used to treat cancer by interfering with cells' ability to make RNA and DNA.
Nitric Oxide (Inhaled): Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) is a gas given into the lungs to lower blood pressure in the lungs and increase oxygen in the blood.
Nitrous Oxide for Sedation: Spanish This quick-acting sedation medicine can be inhaled before a medical procedure. See also: Barium Enema
Olanzapine (Zyprexa): Antipsychotic medicine used to treat a variety of psychological conditions.
Ondansetron (Zofran): Spanish A medicine used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting with chemotherapy and after surgery.
Patient-controlled Analgesia: Analgesia means pain relief. Using a PCA pump, a child can help control his or her own pain medicine. See also: Epidural Analgesia, Pain in Children and Adolescents
Pegaspargase (Oncaspar): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys leukemia cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Phenobarbital: Most often used to help control seizures. See also: Seizures
Phenytoin (Dilantin): Most often used to help control seizures. See also: Seizures
Procarbazine (Matulane): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells by interfering with a specific phase of cell life.
Propofol (Dipravin) for sedation: Spanish A type of sedation medicine to help your child relax or sleep during a procedure.
Proton-pump Inhibitors: These medicines decrease the acid the stomach makes. See also: Gastroesophageal Reflux
Retinoic Acid (for cancer therapy): Spanish Interferes with growth and development of cells. It is related to vitamin A.
Risperidone (Risperdal): Used to treat psychosis, schizophrenia, and other conditions.
Rituximab (Rituxan): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine for certain types of cancer. It uses the body's immune system to destroy cancer cells.
Safe handling of hazardous drugs: Safety measures to follow while receiving chemotherapy.
Sedation for a Procedure: Spanish Sedation is medicine to help children sleep or relax during a procedure so they don't move. Explains medicines that may be used, how they are given, their side effects, precautions to take, and what to watch for afterwards. See also: Eating and Drinking Before Anesthesia or Sedation, Pain in Children and Adolescents, Pain in Infants, Sedation: Extended Observation, Computed Tomography Scan (CT scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Helping Children Cope with Medical Procedures
Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors: SSRIs are mood regulators used for many conditions.
Sotalol (Betapace): Medicine that controls abnormal heartbeats.
Spironolactone (Aldactone): Helps decrease extra water in the body by increasing urine amounts.
Stimulants for Attention Disorders: Spanish Used to control symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Surfactant: A modified natural substance that coats the air sacs in a baby's lungs to make breathing easier. See also: Respiratory distress syndrome (infant)
Surgical Site Infections (CDC): Spanish CDC resource on the topic of surgical site infections.
Temozolomide (Temodar): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells in all phases of cell life.
Thalidomide (Thalomid): Spanish Used to treat brain tumors, other tumors, or patients who have graft versus host disease after bone marrow transplantation.
Thioguanine: Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells by interfering with cell development.
Thiotepa (TESPA, TSPA): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine used to treat certain types of cancer; destroys cancer cells' ability to divide.
Tobramycin (TOBI): Lists medicines commonly used for cystic fibrosis. Explains how they work and their side effects. See also: Cystic Fibrosis Exercises, Aerobic Exercise, Coughing Exercise
Topotecan (Hycamtin): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells by interfering with a specific phase of cell life.
Tranexamic Acid: Promotes healing after bleeding by preventing the breakdown of blood clots. See also: Aminocaproic Acid (Amicar)
Trastuzumab (Herceptin): Spanish Monoclonal antibody that destroys a type of cancer cell.
Trazodone (Desyrel): A special type of antidepressant used to treat depression or sleeplessness.
Tylenol Dosage Chart: Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen Dosage Chart
Vest Therapy: Lists medicines commonly used for cystic fibrosis. Explains how they work and their side effects. See also: Cystic Fibrosis Exercises, Aerobic Exercise, Coughing Exercise
Vest Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis bronchiectasis: Lists medicines commonly used for cystic fibrosis. Explains how they work and their side effects. See also: Cystic Fibrosis Exercises, Aerobic Exercise, Coughing Exercise
Vinblastine (Velban): Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells by interfering with a specific phase of cell life.
Vincristine (Oncovin): Spanish, Spanish Chemotherapy medicine that destroys cancer cells by interfering with a specific phase of cell life.
Vinorelbine (Navelbine): A chemotherapy medicine used to destroy cancer cells by interfering with a phase of cell life.
Vitamin D: Describes what you need to know about medicines to give them safely; includes a reminder chart.
Warfarin (Coumadin): An anticoagulant that helps prevent clots in the blood vessels. See also: Cardiac Conditions: Care at Home
Win Rho: Used to treat ITP by increasing platelet counts.
