Venofer® iron sucrose injection
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35932
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Ambulatory Care (ABC).
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1876
- Available Online
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If you do not have enough iron in your blood, your red blood cells will not have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen throughout your body. When you do not have enough hemoglobin, your body may have trouble getting enough oxygen. This may cause you to feel tired or short of breath. This is called anemia. Iron sucrose (Venofer®) is an injectable (given by a needle in your arm) form of iron that helps your body make hemoglobin. This pamphlet explains how to take Venofer®, possible side ef…
- Available Online
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Iron - therapeutic use
- Anemia - drug therapy
- Abstract
- If you do not have enough iron in your blood, your red blood cells will not have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen throughout your body. When you do not have enough hemoglobin, your body may have trouble getting enough oxygen. This may cause you to feel tired or short of breath. This is called anemia. Iron sucrose (Venofer®) is an injectable (given by a needle in your arm) form of iron that helps your body make hemoglobin. This pamphlet explains how to take Venofer®, possible side effects, and signs of an allergic reaction.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ambulatory Care (ABC), Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 1876
IV (intravenous) iron therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36485
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative Blood Management Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1332
- Available Online
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Iron is a mineral that the body needs to make red blood cells. When the body does not get enough iron, it can't make enough red blood cells to keep you healthy. This is called iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia. This pamphlet outlines the symptoms, treatment, when this specific method is used, how therapy is given, and possible side effects. A list of health problems in which iron cannot be used as therapy is provided. Followup instructions and contact information is also given.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative Blood Management Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anemia, Iron-Deficiency - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Anemia
- Abstract
- Iron is a mineral that the body needs to make red blood cells. When the body does not get enough iron, it can't make enough red blood cells to keep you healthy. This is called iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia. This pamphlet outlines the symptoms, treatment, when this specific method is used, how therapy is given, and possible side effects. A list of health problems in which iron cannot be used as therapy is provided. Followup instructions and contact information is also given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Perioperative Blood Management Service; Department of Anesthesia, HI
- Pamphlet Number
- 1332
Low Red Blood Cells : Anemia
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37336
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0002
- Available Online
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Low red blood cell count, called Anemia, can be caused by cancer or cancer treatment. This pamphlet lists the symptoms, treatments, coping mechanisms, and basic questions to ask your health care team.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anemia
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Hematologic Diseases
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Anemia
- Antineoplastic agents--Side effects
- Blood cells--Diseases
- Cancer--Chemotherapy--Complications
- Radiotherapy--Complications
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- Low red blood cell count, called Anemia, can be caused by cancer or cancer treatment. This pamphlet lists the symptoms, treatments, coping mechanisms, and basic questions to ask your health care team.
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0002
