Medication                                                                                               Click to print page

Most children with heart disease do not require medication. Some however need them to:

  • reduce the body fluids
  • assist the pumping action
  • control rhythm problems
  • thin the blood

The majority of these medicine have been used for many years and are very safe but like all drugs side effects may occur - especially if there is another illness or a change in other medication. If unusual symptoms or side-effects occur whilst on medication it is important to inform the doctor immediately.

This page was last edited 14/2/2004

 

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