Medicines information

The information in this section describes medicines, how they are given and some of their possible side effects.

If you have any questions or concerns about medications, please ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Lanreotide injections

Lanreotide is used to treat persistently low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia) caused by the body producing too much insulin (hyperinsulinism). This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) describes lanreotide injections, how they are given and som

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Lisinopril

Lisinopril belongs to a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. Lisinopril is used in children with heart problems to lower the blood pressure and help reduce the workload of the heart. This information sheet describes how this medicine is given and some of

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Lomustine

Lomustine is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat certain types of cancer. It is also sometimes known as CCNU. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains what lomustine is, how it is given and some of the possible side effects.

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Making the most of your child’s medicines

This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains how you can safely give your child medicines. If you have any questions, please ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

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Melphalan

Melphalan is a chemotherapy medicine used before bone marrow transplant or high dose therapy with stem cell rescue to help treat certain types of cancer, immunology and metabolic conditions.This page explains what melphalan is, how it is given and some of

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