Warfarin sodium
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36501
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pharmacy Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hematology Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0373
- Available Online
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Warfarin sodium is a type of medication called an oral (by mouth) anticoagulant. An anticoagulant makes your blood less likely to clot (thicken into a clump). This medication helps to prevent and treat abnormal blood clotting. This pamphlet explains what warfarin sodium is, why you may need it, how to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Information about INR blood tests, drug and food interactions, possible side effects, and safety precautions is included. Contact information for the An…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pharmacy Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hematology Services
- Alternate Title
- Coumadin
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Warfarin
- Anticoagulants
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Warfarin
- Anticoagulants (Medicine)
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- Warfarin sodium is a type of medication called an oral (by mouth) anticoagulant. An anticoagulant makes your blood less likely to clot (thicken into a clump). This medication helps to prevent and treat abnormal blood clotting. This pamphlet explains what warfarin sodium is, why you may need it, how to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Information about INR blood tests, drug and food interactions, possible side effects, and safety precautions is included. Contact information for the Anticoagulation Clinic and the Thrombosis Anticoagulation Program is provided. The French translation of this pamphlet 2063, "Warfarine sodique" is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Warfarin sodium, an oral anticoagulant
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Services and Hematology Services, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0373
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36560
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hematology Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1141
- Available Online
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This pamphlet will help you learn about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). You must be able to recognize certain symptoms so you can get medical care right away. This pamphlet explains what DVTs and PEs are and whether they are dangerous, the symptoms and treatment for each, why blood clots form, and how to lower your risk of another DVT or PE. Information about what to do if you think you are having another DVT or PE is included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hematology Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Thrombophlebitis
- Pulmonary embolism--Prevention
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet will help you learn about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). You must be able to recognize certain symptoms so you can get medical care right away. This pamphlet explains what DVTs and PEs are and whether they are dangerous, the symptoms and treatment for each, why blood clots form, and how to lower your risk of another DVT or PE. Information about what to do if you think you are having another DVT or PE is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hematology Services. QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1141
