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.

Topiramate

Topiramate belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epilepsy medicines, which are used to treat various types of epilepsy.

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Topotecan

Topotecan is a chemotherapy medicine used in combination with other drugs for the treatment of certain types of cancer. This page explains what topotecan is, how it is given and some of the possible side effects. Each person reacts differently to medicine

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Trametinib

Trametinib is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a ‘biologic’ medicine, that is, it works by stopping the process that makes cancer cells grow and divide.This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains what trametinib is, how it is g

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Atenolol for haemangioma

This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains how haemangiomas can be treated with atenolol, a medicine traditionally used to treat high blood pressure.

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Treating haemangiomas with propranolol

Haemangiomas can be treated with propranolol, a medicine traditionally used to treat high blood pressure. Not all haemangiomas are suitable for this form of treatment.

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