Medicines information

Enzymes in cystic fibrosis

Digestive enzymes are made in the pancreas. The fat, protein and carbohydrate in food is broken down by the enzymes to release nutrients. In cystic fibrosis (CF) sticky mucus blocks the passages from the pancreas to the small intestine which stops the e

Etoposide

Etoposide is a drug used to treat certain types of cancer and leukaemia. This page explains what etoposide is, how it is given and some of the possible side effects. Each person reacts differently to medicines, so your child will not necessarily suffer fr

Etoposide

Etoposide is a drug used to treat certain types of cancer and leukaemia. This page explains what etoposide is, how it is given and some of the possible side effects. Each person reacts differently to medicines, so your child will not necessarily suffer fr

Finding reliable medicines information on the internet

There is a vast amount of information on the internet about medicines. Some of it is reliable and relevant to medicines in the UK, but some of it is not.

Fludarabine

Fludarabine is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat certain types of leukaemia such as acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and bone marrow transplants. This information sheet explains what fludarabine is, how it is given and some of the possible side effects.