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Methotrexate (MTX) therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34942
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.
Pamphlet Number
1138
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Methotrexate (MTX) may help you manage your over-active immune response caused by your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet gives information about what MTX is, combination therapy in IBD, who should not take MTX, how MTX is given, and possible side effects, and what you can do to lower the chance of side effects.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Alternate Title
Methotrexate (MTX) therapy for IBD
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2024
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Methotrexate
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Immunosuppressive Agents
Subjects (LCSH)
Methotrexate
Immunosuppressive agents
Inflammatory bowel diseases
Specialty
Medications
Abstract
Methotrexate (MTX) may help you manage your over-active immune response caused by your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet gives information about what MTX is, combination therapy in IBD, who should not take MTX, how MTX is given, and possible side effects, and what you can do to lower the chance of side effects.
Responsibility
Prepared by: Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Pamphlet Number
1138
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Corticosteroid therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35480
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.
Pamphlet Number
1546
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A corticosteroid medication may help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet explains what corticosteroids are, how well they work, and how they are given. Information about precautions, possible side effects, and what to expect after your treatment is included.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Alternate Title
Corticosteroid therapy for IBD
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2024
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - drug therapy
Prednisone
Subjects (LCSH)
Inflammatory bowel diseases
Prednisone
Specialty
Medications
Abstract
A corticosteroid medication may help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet explains what corticosteroids are, how well they work, and how they are given. Information about precautions, possible side effects, and what to expect after your treatment is included.
Notes
This pamphlet replaced pamphlet 1139: Prednisone Therapy
Previous title: Corticosteroid therapy in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Responsibility
Prepared by: Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Pamphlet Number
1546
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Azathioprine or mercaptopurine therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35565
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.
Pamphlet Number
1079
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Azathioprine (Imuran®) or mercaptopurine may help you manage your over-active immune response caused by your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet gives information about combination therapy in IBD, possible side effects of these medications, and what you can do to lower the chance of side effects.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Alternate Title
Azathioprine or mercaptopurine therapy for IBD
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2024
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (6 p.): digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Immunosuppressive Agents
Azathioprine
Mercaptopurine
Subjects (LCSH)
Immunosuppressive agents
Specialty
Medications
Abstract
Azathioprine (Imuran®) or mercaptopurine may help you manage your over-active immune response caused by your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet gives information about combination therapy in IBD, possible side effects of these medications, and what you can do to lower the chance of side effects.
Notes
Previous title: Azathioprine (Imuran) therapy
Previous title: Azathioprine and mercaptopurine therapy
Responsibility
Prepared by: Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Pamphlet Number
1079
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Risankizumab (Skyrizi®) therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38191
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.
Pamphlet Number
2345
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Risankizumab is a biologic medication. A biologic medication is a type of medication that treats inflammation. This pamphlet explains how risankizumab works, how it is given, and how long you can expect to take it. Precautions, side effects, and what to expect after treatment are explained. Side effects that require contacting your primary health care provider are listed.
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Corporate Author
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Alternate Title
Risankizumab (Skyrizi®) therapy for IBD
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Date of Publication
2023
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - drug therapy
Subjects (LCSH)
Inflammatory bowel diseases
Specialty
Gastrointestinal System
Medications
Abstract
Risankizumab is a biologic medication. A biologic medication is a type of medication that treats inflammation. This pamphlet explains how risankizumab works, how it is given, and how long you can expect to take it. Precautions, side effects, and what to expect after treatment are explained. Side effects that require contacting your primary health care provider are listed.
Responsibility
Prepared by: Nova Scotia Collaborative IBD Program
Pamphlet Number
2345
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