Al-

Alprazolam

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alprazolam belongs

Alpelisib

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alpelisib is

Allopurinol

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Allopurinol is

Allergy Services: KKH

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital can help to assess and manage your child’s allergy, whether it is food allergy, asthma, eczema or others. Allergies are common among children. Allergies to foods such as eggs, milk, nuts and shrimp, and environmental factors such as dust mites and moulds often manifest as disorders of the skin or respiratory system and in severe cases, the other organs. As a specialist hospital for children, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s Allergy Service can help to assess and manage your child’s allergy, whether mild or severe. Our expertise includes: The evaluation and management of: Management of

Allergies (Child)

OVERVIEW Find out what are the common childhood allergies, their risk factors as well as prevention and treatment options. Overview Allergies are some of the most common health problems. Millions of people worldwide are affected by asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and other allergy-related conditions. Although allergies are more common in children, the onset or recurrence of allergies can take place at any age.

Allergic Rhinitis

WHAT IS ALLERGIC RHINITIS? WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS? WHAT CAN I DO TO TREAT ALLERGIC RHINITIS? WHEN DO I NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR? WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO MANAGE THIS CONDITION? Learn about symptoms and causes of allergic rhinitis, self help treatment options, medication and when to seek medical help. What is Allergic Rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, occurs when a person breathes in particles which they are allergic to. This makes the inside of their nose, eyes, and airway very sensitive and cause

Allergic Conjunctivitis

WHAT IS ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS? WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THIS CONDITION? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS? WHAT CAN I DO TO TREAT ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS? WHEN DO I NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR? WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO MANAGE THIS CONDITION? DISCLAIMER Minor Ailment What is allergic conjunctivitis? Allergic conjunctivitis is a condition that affects the eyes and this usually happens when you are allergic to things that irritate your eyes. When your eyes are exposed to the allergen, they may become red, itchy and watery. What are the possible causes of this condition? Allergic conjunctivitis is

Alirocumab

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alirocumab is a type of monoclonal antibody (a man-made protein that attaches to a target in

Alfuzosin

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alfuzosin  belongs

Alfacalcidol

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alfacalcidol is

Alectinib

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Alectinib is

Albendazole

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? WHEN SHOULD I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THIS MEDICATION? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet

Alzheimer’s disease

Key facts Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects your thinking, behaviour and ability to do everyday tasks. Alzheimer’s disease is caused by a build-up of certain proteins in your brain, which gets worse over time. While Alzheimer’s disease is more common in older Australians, it is not a normal part of ageing. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but some medicines can help improve your quality of life. See a doctor if you have memory loss, difficulty with familiar tasks or language, or changes in mood or personality. What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is the

Altitude sickness

What is altitude sickness? Altitude sickness, also known as mountain sickness, can happen if you travel to a high altitude. Altitude sickness can affect anybody — being young or physically fit does not decrease the risk. Whether or not you get altitude sickness could depend on: your height above sea level the time you took to make the ascent whether or not you have any problems affecting your heart and lungs Altitude sickness can be fatal if not treated. What are the symptoms of altitude sickness? If you have altitude sickness, you are likely to feel dizzy and weak, you might also have a headache and feel

Albinism

What is albinism? Albinism is a group of genetic conditions in which a person has no or very little melanin pigment in their skin, hair and eyes. Albinism occurs in all racial and ethnic groups throughout the world. In Australia, about 1 in 17,000 people have some type of albinism. It is important for people with albinism to protect their skin and eyes from the sun, and have their eyes checked regularly. The genes for albinism are passed down from both parents, who may not be directly affected by it themselves. However, there is no simple test to determine whether