Aripiprazole (Abilify, Abilify Maintena)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35626
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1627
- Available Online
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Aripiprazole is most often used to treat psychosis. It is also used to treat mania and sometimes depression. This pamphlet explains how to take aripiprazole, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Aripiprazole
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Antipsychotic drugs
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- Aripiprazole is most often used to treat psychosis. It is also used to treat mania and sometimes depression. This pamphlet explains how to take aripiprazole, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1627
Bowel preparation for chronic kidney disease before colonoscopy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35387
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1475
- Available Online
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This pamphlet describes how to get ready for a colonoscopy if you have chronic kidney disease. Steps to prepare solutions on the day before your colonoscopy are listed. The day before your procedure and on the day of the test you should drink only clear liquids, and a suggested list is included. Remember not to eat any food or drink milk, or other liquids that are not clear, on the day before your colonoscopy or on the day of the test.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cathartics
- Colonoscopy
- Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Laxatives
- Colonoscopy
- Chronic renal failure
- Specialty
- Medications
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes how to get ready for a colonoscopy if you have chronic kidney disease. Steps to prepare solutions on the day before your colonoscopy are listed. The day before your procedure and on the day of the test you should drink only clear liquids, and a suggested list is included. Remember not to eat any food or drink milk, or other liquids that are not clear, on the day before your colonoscopy or on the day of the test.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSHA Renal Program Educators and Pharmacists
- Pamphlet Number
- 1475
Hospital Pharmacy Services
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35418
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1501
- Available Online
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Hospital Pharmacy Services includes pharmacists, regulated pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy practice assistants. They are all important members of your health care team. They work directly with you to help with your health needs. They teach patients about their medications and offer care to help patients reach their personal health goals. This pamphlet explains what pharmacy services are available, including medication preparation, history, and management; prescribing medications; medication …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pharmacy Service, Hospital
- Pharmaceutical Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical services
- Abstract
- Hospital Pharmacy Services includes pharmacists, regulated pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy practice assistants. They are all important members of your health care team. They work directly with you to help with your health needs. They teach patients about their medications and offer care to help patients reach their personal health goals. This pamphlet explains what pharmacy services are available, including medication preparation, history, and management; prescribing medications; medication teaching; health promotion; learning, teaching, and research; and medication information and review. A list of resources is included. The French version of this pamphlet 2108, "Services de pharmacie d’hôpital", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1501
How to use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35482
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respiratory Therapy Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Occupational Health Safety and Wellness.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2145
- Available Online
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Nova Scotia Health promotes a smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vape-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Nova Scotia Health is committed to helping people smoke less, stop smoking, and stay smoke-free. This pamphlet provides information about nicotine replacement therapy options such as the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, nicotine lozenges, and nicotine inhaler.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respiratory Therapy Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Occupational Health Safety and Wellness
- Alternate Title
- How to use NRT
- 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)
- Smoking Cessation
- Tobacco Use Cessation Devices
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Smoking cessation
- Smoking cessation products
- Abstract
- Nova Scotia Health promotes a smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vape-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Nova Scotia Health is committed to helping people smoke less, stop smoking, and stay smoke-free. This pamphlet provides information about nicotine replacement therapy options such as the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, nicotine lozenges, and nicotine inhaler.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy Services, Occupational Health Safety & Wellness
- Pamphlet Number
- 2145
Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35690
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1669
- Available Online
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Olanzapine is most often used to treat psychosis or mania. This pamphlet explains how to take olanzapine, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Antipsychotic drugs
- Manic-depressive illness
- Schizophrenia--Treatment
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- Olanzapine is most often used to treat psychosis or mania. This pamphlet explains how to take olanzapine, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1669
One-Alpha® (alfacalcidol) and hemodialysis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36672
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1470
- Available Online
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One-Alpha® is a medicine that contains the active ingredient alfacalcidol, which is a form of vitamin D. The liver changes alfacalcidol to calcitriol, which is a form of vitamin D that can be used by the body. It acts as a hormone in your body to control the levels of calcium and phosphate, which are needed to build healthy bone. People with kidney disease cannot change enough vitamin D into calcitriol. We get vitamin D from sunlight, and from eating oily fish and milk products. This can cause …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Renal Insufficiency, Chronic - drug therapy
- Renal Dialysis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Chronic renal failure
- Kidneys--Diseases--Treatment
- Hemodialysis
- Abstract
- One-Alpha® is a medicine that contains the active ingredient alfacalcidol, which is a form of vitamin D. The liver changes alfacalcidol to calcitriol, which is a form of vitamin D that can be used by the body. It acts as a hormone in your body to control the levels of calcium and phosphate, which are needed to build healthy bone. People with kidney disease cannot change enough vitamin D into calcitriol. We get vitamin D from sunlight, and from eating oily fish and milk products. This can cause low levels of calcium in the blood and bone problems. This medicine skips the step done by the kidneys and increases the amount of vitamin D in your body that can be used. How to take the medicine and what side effects to watch for are reviewed. One-Alpha® is a brand name for alfacalcidol.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Pharmacy Team, NSHA Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1470
Risperidone (Risperdal, Risperdal Consta)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35648
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1639
- Available Online
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Risperidone is most often used to treat psychosis or mania. It is also used to treat some symptoms of dementia. This pamphlet explains how to take risperidone, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Risperidone
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Antipsychotic drugs
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- Risperidone is most often used to treat psychosis or mania. It is also used to treat some symptoms of dementia. This pamphlet explains how to take risperidone, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1639
Rocaltrol® (calcitriol) and hemodialysis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36671
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1468
- Available Online
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Rocaltrol® is a medicine that contains the active ingredient calcitriol, which is a form of vitamin D that can be used by the body. It acts as a hormone in your body to control the levels of calcium and phosphate, which are needed to build healthy bone. People with kidney disease cannot change enough vitamin D into calcitriol. We get vitamin D from sunlight, and from eating oily fish and milk products. This can cause low levels of calcium in the blood and bone problems. This medicine skips the …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Renal Insufficiency, Chronic - drug therapy
- Renal Dialysis
- Calcitriol
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Chronic renal failure
- Kidneys--Diseases--Treatment
- Hemodialysis
- Abstract
- Rocaltrol® is a medicine that contains the active ingredient calcitriol, which is a form of vitamin D that can be used by the body. It acts as a hormone in your body to control the levels of calcium and phosphate, which are needed to build healthy bone. People with kidney disease cannot change enough vitamin D into calcitriol. We get vitamin D from sunlight, and from eating oily fish and milk products. This can cause low levels of calcium in the blood and bone problems. This medicine skips the step done by the kidneys and increases the amount of vitamin D in your body that can be used. How to take the medicine and what side effects to watch for are reviewed. Rocaltrol® is a brand name for calcitriol.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Pharmacy Team, NSHA Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1468
Services de pharmacie d’hôpital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36739
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2108
- Available Online
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Les Services de pharmacie d’hôpital comptent des pharmaciens et des assistants en pharmacie, qui sont des membres importants de votre équipe de soins de santé. Grâce à leurs connaissances sur les médicaments, ils offrent des soins dans tous les secteurs de la Régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse (la Régie). La brochure décrit les services offerts, dont la préparation des médicaments, les antécédents pharmaceutiques, la gestion de la pharmacothérapie, les renseignements sur les médicaments, l…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services
- Alternate Title
- Hospital pharmacy services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pharmacy Service, Hospital
- Pharmaceutical Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical services
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- Les Services de pharmacie d’hôpital comptent des pharmaciens et des assistants en pharmacie, qui sont des membres importants de votre équipe de soins de santé. Grâce à leurs connaissances sur les médicaments, ils offrent des soins dans tous les secteurs de la Régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse (la Régie). La brochure décrit les services offerts, dont la préparation des médicaments, les antécédents pharmaceutiques, la gestion de la pharmacothérapie, les renseignements sur les médicaments, la promotion de la santé, l’apprentissage, l’enseignement et la recherche, l’information et l’examen des médicaments.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Hospital Pharmacy Services" pamphlet 1501. The hospital Pharmacy Department includes pharmacists and pharmacy practice assistants, who are important members of your health care team. They offer medication knowledge and care in all areas of Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA). This pamphlet describes services offered such as: medical preparation, medication history, medication management, medication teaching, health promotion, learning, teaching, and research, and medication information and review.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2108
Warfarine sodique
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36661
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2063
- Available Online
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Cette brochure fournit des instructions précises aux patients qui prennent de la warfarine et qui sont traités pour au moins un des problèmes médicaux suivants : fibrillation auriculaire ou atriale (rythme cardiaque irrégulier), valvule prothétique (artificielle), thrombose veineuse (caillot de sang dans une veine profonde) ou embolie pulmonaire (artère du poumon bloquée par un caillot de sang), infarctus du myocarde (crise cardiaque) ou autre problème connexe. Des instructions sont également f…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services
- Alternate Title
- Coumadin
- Warfarin sodium
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Warfarin
- Anticoagulants
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Warfarin
- Anticoagulants (Medicine)
- Abstract
- Cette brochure fournit des instructions précises aux patients qui prennent de la warfarine et qui sont traités pour au moins un des problèmes médicaux suivants : fibrillation auriculaire ou atriale (rythme cardiaque irrégulier), valvule prothétique (artificielle), thrombose veineuse (caillot de sang dans une veine profonde) ou embolie pulmonaire (artère du poumon bloquée par un caillot de sang), infarctus du myocarde (crise cardiaque) ou autre problème connexe. Des instructions sont également fournies sur la façon de prendre le médicament, les doses manquées, les analyses sanguines RIN (ou INR), les interactions médicamenteuses et alimentaires, les effets secondaires et les mesures de sécurité. Vous y trouverez aussi des numéros où appeler si vous avez des questions.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0373 “Warfarin Sodium". This pamphlet gives specific directions if you are a patient on warfarin and you are undergoing treatment for at least one of the following conditions: atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), prosthetic (artificial) heart valve, venous thrombosis (blood clot in a deep vein) or pulmonary embolism (artery in the lung blocked by a blood clot), myocardial infarction (heart attack), or another related condition. Directions about how to take this medication, missed doses, INR blood tests, drug and food interactions, side effects, and safety precautions are provided. Contact numbers are also given if you have questions.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Services ; Revised by: Hematology Services, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 2063
