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… and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Helping Your Newborn Learn Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) When to Call a Doctor Call your doctor …
Medications
… must be used only under close medical supervision. Infants, children, older adults, or weak patients are more … for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. Using this medication with alcohol or other drugs … severe drowsiness/dizziness, difficulty waking up. Suddenly stopping this medication may cause serious …
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… doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually … heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may … milk, but it may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug …
Medications
… ammonia in the body can cause brain damage and sometimes death. This medication should not be used to treat sudden, severely high levels of ammonia in the body. Get … this medication with water, fruit juice, or protein-free infant formula. You may also sprinkle the dose onto a …
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… or how bad they will be. During the first 6 months of life, infants have a high level of fetal hemoglobin (HbF) in their … blood cells get trapped in the spleen . It can cause sudden and life-threatening anemia . Acute chest syndrome. Symptoms include coughing and chest pain. Severe …
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… individuals or those planning to become pregnant •Infants less than 12 months of age •Those with a weakened … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … on mature minor consent go to HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …
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… in the main blood vessel called the aorta (such as sudden/severe pain in the stomach/chest/back, shortness of … high blood pressure certain genetic conditions (Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) Levofloxacin may cause a … heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may …
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… in the main blood vessel called the aorta (such as sudden/severe pain in the stomach/chest/back, shortness of … high blood pressure certain genetic conditions (Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) Norfloxacin may cause a … heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may …
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… malaria. A mother may also transmit malaria to her unborn infant. Symptoms of malaria can include: Headache Abdominal … kidney failure, respiratory distress, coma and even death. Areas of the world where malaria is a risk include … a risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and death for mother and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain anti-malaria …
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… . Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection . Sjögren's Syndrome . Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking … Immunizations and Pregnancy Immunizations for Premature Infants Immunizations That May Cause Fever Immunizations: … Immunizations and Pregnancy Immunizations for Premature Infants Immunizations That May Cause Fever Immunizations: …
