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
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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
Cefazolin for peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35860
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1818
- Available Online
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If you have peritonitis (an infection in your peritoneum), your renal team may tell you to take an antibiotic, such as cefazolin. This pamphlet explains some of the possible side effects of cefazolin, how to give yourself this drug, and how to store this drug. What to do if you have questions and a list of things to remember are also provided.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Alternate Title
- Cefazolin for peritonitis in PD
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medications
- Peritonitis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drugs
- Peritonitis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- If you have peritonitis (an infection in your peritoneum), your renal team may tell you to take an antibiotic, such as cefazolin. This pamphlet explains some of the possible side effects of cefazolin, how to give yourself this drug, and how to store this drug. What to do if you have questions and a list of things to remember are also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1818
Ceftazidime for peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35861
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1819
- Available Online
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If you have peritonitis (an infection in your peritoneum), your renal team may tell you to take an antibiotic, such as ceftazidime. This pamphlet explains some of the possible side effects of ceftazidime, how to give yourself this drug, and how to store this drug. What to do if you have questions and a list of things to remember are also provided.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Alternate Title
- Ceftazidime for peritonitis in PD
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medications
- Peritonitis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drugs
- Peritonitis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- If you have peritonitis (an infection in your peritoneum), your renal team may tell you to take an antibiotic, such as ceftazidime. This pamphlet explains some of the possible side effects of ceftazidime, how to give yourself this drug, and how to store this drug. What to do if you have questions and a list of things to remember are also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1819
Gentamicin or tobramycin for peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35862
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1820
- Available Online
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If you have peritonitis (an infection in your peritoneum), your renal team may tell you to take an antibiotic, such as gentamicin or tobramycin. This pamphlet explains some of the possible side effects of gentamicin and tobramycin, how to give yourself these drugs, and how to store these drugs. What to do if you have questions and a list of things to remember are also provided.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Alternate Title
- Gentamicin or tobramycin for peritonitis in PD
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medications
- Peritonitis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drugs
- Peritonitis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- If you have peritonitis (an infection in your peritoneum), your renal team may tell you to take an antibiotic, such as gentamicin or tobramycin. This pamphlet explains some of the possible side effects of gentamicin and tobramycin, how to give yourself these drugs, and how to store these drugs. What to do if you have questions and a list of things to remember are also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1820
Heparin to prevent clotting during hemodialysis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35407
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1494
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains how heparin can help a person with kidney disease who is on hemodialysis. This medicine helps people with kidney disease by preventing blood from clotting in the dialysis lines during hemodialysis. How to take the medicine and what side effects to watch for are reviewed.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Renal Dialysis
- Heparin - therapeutic use
- Anticoagulants - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heparin
- Anticoagulants (Medicine)
- Hemodialysis
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how heparin can help a person with kidney disease who is on hemodialysis. This medicine helps people with kidney disease by preventing blood from clotting in the dialysis lines during hemodialysis. How to take the medicine and what side effects to watch for are reviewed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1494
Over-the-counter medications & chronic kidney disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35643
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1636
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If you have chronic kidney disease, you need to be aware of certain over-the-counter medications that are your best choices and those that could cause unpleasant side effects. This pamphlet lists common ailments (e.g., cough and cold, fever or pain, allergies, upset stomach or heartburn, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, constipation) and over-the-counter medications that are your best choices, their costs, and medications to stay away from. It also lists your best choices for multivitamins, creams…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nonprescription Drugs
- Renal Insufficiency, Chronic - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drugs, Nonprescription
- Chronic renal failure
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- If you have chronic kidney disease, you need to be aware of certain over-the-counter medications that are your best choices and those that could cause unpleasant side effects. This pamphlet lists common ailments (e.g., cough and cold, fever or pain, allergies, upset stomach or heartburn, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, constipation) and over-the-counter medications that are your best choices, their costs, and medications to stay away from. It also lists your best choices for multivitamins, creams and ointments, and gives information on why herbal products are not recommended.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1636
Treatment of high potassium with Kayexalate powder in hemodialysis patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35337
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1445
- Available Online
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People with kidney disease have a higher chance of having high potassium levels. High potassium levels may lead to an irregular heartbeat or cause problems with muscles and nerves. Kayexalate® is a drug that treats high potassium levels. This pamphlet explains how to take Kayexlate®, side effects, and how to store this medication.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Renal Dialysis
- Polystyrene sulfonic acid
- Hyperkalemia
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drugs
- Low-potassium diet
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- People with kidney disease have a higher chance of having high potassium levels. High potassium levels may lead to an irregular heartbeat or cause problems with muscles and nerves. Kayexalate® is a drug that treats high potassium levels. This pamphlet explains how to take Kayexlate®, side effects, and how to store this medication.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1445
Vancomycin for peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35863
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1821
- Available Online
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If you have peritonitis (an infection in your peritoneum), your renal team may tell you to take an antibiotic, such as vancomycin. This pamphlet explains some of the possible side effects of vancomycin, how to give yourself this drug, and how to store this drug. What to do if you have questions and a list of things to remember are also provided.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Alternate Title
- Vancomycin for peritonitis in PD
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medications
- Peritonitis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drugs
- Peritonitis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- If you have peritonitis (an infection in your peritoneum), your renal team may tell you to take an antibiotic, such as vancomycin. This pamphlet explains some of the possible side effects of vancomycin, how to give yourself this drug, and how to store this drug. What to do if you have questions and a list of things to remember are also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1821
