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VenoferĀ® iron sucrose injection

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Ambulatory Care (ABC). Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.
Pamphlet Number
1876
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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 (VenoferĀ®) 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 VenoferĀ®, possible side ef…
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Ambulatory Care (ABC)
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
Subjects (LCSH)
Iron
Anemia
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
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What is patch testing?

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Dermatology Clinic. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.
Pamphlet Number
2348
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Patch testing is a way to check if you are allergic to something that comes in contact with your skin. This pamphlet outlines the steps involved. Guidelines, instructions for certain days are listed. Contact information is provided in case you have questions.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Dermatology Clinic
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2023
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document ( [2]p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Hypersensitivity - diagnosis
Skin care
Subjects (LCSH)
Allergy--Diagnosis
Skin--Care and hygiene
Specialty
Hospitals
Abstract
Patch testing is a way to check if you are allergic to something that comes in contact with your skin. This pamphlet outlines the steps involved. Guidelines, instructions for certain days are listed. Contact information is provided in case you have questions.
Responsibility
Prepared by: Dermatology Clinic, QEII
Pamphlet Number
2348
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