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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.

Immunosuppressant medicines to treat immune-mediated neurology conditions

Immunosuppressant medicines ‘damp down’ the immune system, with the aim of controlling inflammation.This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about the use of immunosuppressant medicines to treat immune-mediated neurology co

Intrathecal methotrexate

Methotrexate is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat certain types of cancer and leukaemia. When given intrathecally, it prevents leukaemia cells entering the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) around the spine and brain. It is also used to treat leukaemia fo

Intravenous methotrexate

Methotrexate is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat certain types of cancer and leukaemia. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains what intravenous methotrexate is, how it is given and some of the possible side effects.

Irinotecan

Irinotecan is a chemotherapy medicine used for the treatment of certain types of cancer. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains what irinotecan is, how it is given and some of the possible side effects.

Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin is a retinoid, which is a type of Vitamin A. It is commonly used for the treatment of severe acne. Retinoids are thought to influence the way in which cells grow and develop, and prevent the production of specific genes that may cause cancer.