- All Records
- Pamphlet
- IWK. Pharmacy
Medication Reconciliation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36921
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0575
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
What is “medication reconciliation”? It is patients and families working together with your health care team to find out about all the medicines that you take. This is called your “medication history”. Someone from your care team will check for any changes in this list at different points in your care, such as when you come in, if you go to another part of the hospital and before you go home. These steps take time, but it is very important to help make sure you are always getting the right m…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- for IWK Patients and Families
- How can I help?
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medication Errors - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Medication errors--Prevention
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- What is “medication reconciliation”? It is patients and families working together with your health care team to find out about all the medicines that you take. This is called your “medication history”. Someone from your care team will check for any changes in this list at different points in your care, such as when you come in, if you go to another part of the hospital and before you go home. These steps take time, but it is very important to help make sure you are always getting the right medicines.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Medication Reconciliation Working Group, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0575
- Zone
- All Zones
Breastfeeding
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36964
IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, IWK. Neonatal Care Team, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0658
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Some things you can do to increase your milk supply.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- IWK. Neonatal Care Team
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- Hints to help you increase your milk supply
- Women’s and Newborn Health Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Milk Expression
- Milk, Human
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breastfeeding
- Abstract
- Some things you can do to increase your milk supply.
- Responsibility
- IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0658
- Zone
- All Zones
[In French] Bilan comparatif des médicaments pour les patients et les familles du IWK
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36967
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0575-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In French. Le IWK Health Centre fait partie des nombreux hôpitaux canadiens qui essaient de réduire les changements non planifiés aux prises de médicaments. Cette brochure a pour but d’informer sur le bilan. / Rules for changing regular medications when in the hospital.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- Comment puis-je aider?
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient and Family Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medication Errors - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Medication errors--Prevention
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- In French. Le IWK Health Centre fait partie des nombreux hôpitaux canadiens qui essaient de réduire les changements non planifiés aux prises de médicaments. Cette brochure a pour but d’informer sur le bilan. / Rules for changing regular medications when in the hospital.
- Responsibility
- IWK Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0575-FR
- Zone
- All Zones
Special Access Program (SAP) Medications
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37048
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2014.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0883
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Special Access Program (SAP) provides a way for physicians to acquire medications that are not marketed in Canada. These medications are considered for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions when other treatments have been tried and failed or the side effects are intolerable.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2014
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Critically ill
- Hospitals--Drug distribution systems
- Abstract
- The Special Access Program (SAP) provides a way for physicians to acquire medications that are not marketed in Canada. These medications are considered for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions when other treatments have been tried and failed or the side effects are intolerable.
- Responsibility
- IWK Pharmacy, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0883
- Zone
- All Zones
Children and Lyme Disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37071
IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2015.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0951
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Although anyone can get Lyme disease, children spend a lot of time outdoors and are at particular risk. Lyme disease can present as an infection in various ways. If the doctor thinks that your child has Lyme disease based on symptoms and possible exposure, your child will most likely receive 2-4 weeks of antibiotics.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2015
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lyme Disease
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lyme disease
- Abstract
- Although anyone can get Lyme disease, children spend a lot of time outdoors and are at particular risk. Lyme disease can present as an infection in various ways. If the doctor thinks that your child has Lyme disease based on symptoms and possible exposure, your child will most likely receive 2-4 weeks of antibiotics.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infectious Disease / Immunology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0951
- Zone
- All Zones
Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37072
IWK. Prenatal Care Team, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0952
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Before becoming pregnant, a woman should be up-to-date on all routine vaccinations. This will help protect her and her unborn baby. 'Live' vaccines should be given at least 4 weeks before getting pregnant (conception). Most inactivated vaccines are considered safe before pregnancy, if needed.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Prenatal Care Team
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Preconception Care
- Pregnancy complications
- Vaccination
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Preconception care
- Pregnancy--Complications
- Vaccination
- Abstract
- Before becoming pregnant, a woman should be up-to-date on all routine vaccinations. This will help protect her and her unborn baby. 'Live' vaccines should be given at least 4 weeks before getting pregnant (conception). Most inactivated vaccines are considered safe before pregnancy, if needed.
- Responsibility
- IWK Prenatal Care Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0952
- Zone
- All Zones
Reviewing your Medications
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37203
IWK. Children's Ambulatory Surgical Care, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1103
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Reviewing your medications is a very important part of your clinic visit. It ensures safe, effective care.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Children's Ambulatory Surgical Care
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medication Errors - prevention & control
- Patient Medication Knowledge
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Medication errors--Prevention
- Abstract
- Reviewing your medications is a very important part of your clinic visit. It ensures safe, effective care.
- Responsibility
- IWK Children's Ambulatory Surgical Care, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1103
- Zone
- All Zones
[In French] Allaitement maternel
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37237
IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, IWK. Neonatal Care Team, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0658-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In French. La plupart des mères trouvent qu’il faut du temps pour établir et maintenir la production d’une bonne quantité de lait. Beaucoup de mères s’inquiètent de la quantité de lait qu’elles produisent. / Some things you can do to increase your milk supply.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- IWK. Neonatal Care Team
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- Conseils pour augmenter votre quantité de lait
- Breastfeeding
- hints to help you increase your milk supply
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Milk Expression
- Milk, Human
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breastfeeding
- Abstract
- In French. La plupart des mères trouvent qu’il faut du temps pour établir et maintenir la production d’une bonne quantité de lait. Beaucoup de mères s’inquiètent de la quantité de lait qu’elles produisent. / Some things you can do to increase your milk supply.
- Responsibility
- IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0658-FR
- Zone
- All Zones
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1204
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Captopril - This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Captopril is a medicine that lowers blood pressure and reduces the amount of work the heart has to do.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- Dissolve-A-Dose® System
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Captopril
- Hypertension - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Captopril
- Hypertension--Chemotherapy
- Hypotensive agents
- Abstract
- Captopril - This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Captopril is a medicine that lowers blood pressure and reduces the amount of work the heart has to do.
- Responsibility
- IWK NICU Pharmacy Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1204
- Zone
- All Zones
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1205
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Cephalexin is an antibiotic used to treat infection caused by bacteria. It is sometimes used in lower doses to prevent infection.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anti-Infective Agents
- Cephalexin
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Antibiotics
- Infection--Treatment
- Infection in children--Chemotherapy
- Abstract
- Cephalexin is an antibiotic used to treat infection caused by bacteria. It is sometimes used in lower doses to prevent infection.
- Responsibility
- IWK NICU Pharmacy Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1205
- Zone
- All Zones
Ferrous Sulfate/Iron
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37242
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1206
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ferrous Sulfate/Iron provides the body with extra iron and helps to treat/prevent anemia (low red blood cells or low hemoglobin in the blood).
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anemia - drug therapy
- Iron - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Amemia--Treatment
- Iron in human nutrition
- Abstract
- Ferrous Sulfate/Iron provides the body with extra iron and helps to treat/prevent anemia (low red blood cells or low hemoglobin in the blood).
- Responsibility
- IWK NICU Pharmacy Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1206
- Zone
- All Zones
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1207
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Furosemide acts on the kidneys to remove extra water from the body (a diuretic). This causes frequent peeing or a larger volume of pee.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diuretics
- Furosemide
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diuretics
- Abstract
- Furosemide acts on the kidneys to remove extra water from the body (a diuretic). This causes frequent peeing or a larger volume of pee.
- Responsibility
- IWK NICU Pharmacy Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1207
- Zone
- All Zones
Hydrochlorothiazide
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37244
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1208
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Hydrochlorothiazide acts on the kidneys to remove extra water from the body (a diuretic). This causes frequent peeing or a larger volume of pee.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diuretics
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diuretics
- Abstract
- Hydrochlorothiazide acts on the kidneys to remove extra water from the body (a diuretic). This causes frequent peeing or a larger volume of pee.
- Responsibility
- IWK NICU Pharmacy Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1208
- Zone
- All Zones
Lansoprazole
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37245
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1209
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Lansoprazole lowers the amount of acid made in the stomach to decrease the pain of reflux or vomiting.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Antacids
- Gastroesophageal reflux--Chemotherapy
- Abstract
- Lansoprazole lowers the amount of acid made in the stomach to decrease the pain of reflux or vomiting.
- Responsibility
- IWK NICU Pharmacy Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1209
- Zone
- All Zones
Levothyroxine
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37246
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1210
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Levothyroxine is used to treat conditions where the body doesn't make enough thyroid hormone.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Thyroid Diseases - drug therapy
- Thyroxine - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Thyroid gland--Diseases--Treatment
- Thyroxine
- Abstract
- Levothyroxine is used to treat conditions where the body doesn't make enough thyroid hormone.
- Responsibility
- IWK NICU Pharmacy Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1210
- Zone
- All Zones
Phenobarbital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37247
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1211
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Phenobarbital is used to help prevent and treat seizures.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Phenobarbital
- Seizures - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Convulsions--Chemotherapy
- Abstract
- Phenobarbital is used to help prevent and treat seizures.
- Responsibility
- IWK NICU Pharmacy Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1211
- Zone
- All Zones
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1212
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Propranolol is used to treat some types of heart conditions or to lower high blood pressure. It is also used to treat hemangiomas.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Heart Diseases - drug therapy
- Hypertension - drug therapy
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Propranolol
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart--Diseases--Chemotherapy
- Hypotensive agents
- Abstract
- Propranolol is used to treat some types of heart conditions or to lower high blood pressure. It is also used to treat hemangiomas.
- Responsibility
- IWK NICU Pharmacy Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1212
- Zone
- All Zones
Spironolactone
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37249
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1213
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Spironolactone acts on the kidneys to remove extra water from the body into the urine (a diuretic). This causes frequent peeing, or a larger volume of pee.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diuretics
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Spironolactone
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diuretics
- Abstract
- Spironolactone acts on the kidneys to remove extra water from the body into the urine (a diuretic). This causes frequent peeing, or a larger volume of pee.
- Responsibility
- IWK NICU Pharmacy Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1213
- Zone
- All Zones
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1214
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Vitamin D helps the body build strong bones and teeth.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- 400 units/drop
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Vitamin D
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Vitamin D in human nutrition
- Abstract
- Vitamin D helps the body build strong bones and teeth.
- Responsibility
- IWK NICU Pharmacy Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1214
- Zone
- All Zones
Methotrexate for Ectopic Pregnancy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37263
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Perioperative Services, IWK. Obstetrical Day Unit, IWK. Pharmacy, IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1225
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
An ectopic pregnancy (also called a tubal pregnancy) is a pregnancy that happens outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. This is a possible medical emergency and can lead to death if not treated. Methotrexate is a medication stops cells from growing so that the further growth of the pregnancy stops. The tissue will be reabsorbed by your body or pass with your next period.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Perioperative Services
- IWK. Obstetrical Day Unit
- IWK. Pharmacy
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Alternate Title
- Patient and Family Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Abortifacient Agents
- Methotrexate
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Pregnancy, Ectopic - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Abortifacients
- Ectopic pregnancy--Treatment
- Abstract
- An ectopic pregnancy (also called a tubal pregnancy) is a pregnancy that happens outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. This is a possible medical emergency and can lead to death if not treated. Methotrexate is a medication stops cells from growing so that the further growth of the pregnancy stops. The tissue will be reabsorbed by your body or pass with your next period.
- Responsibility
- IWK Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1225
- Zone
- All Zones
