Demystifying drug dosing in renal dysfunction
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44786
Branden D. Nemecek, Drayton A. Hammond (editors).
--Bethesda, MD:
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
, c2019.
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- Location
- Online
Chronic Kidney Disease affects approximately 10% of adults in the United States or approximately 20 million individuals. Further, recent studies have shown that improper dosing in patients with renal dysfunction occurs over 20% of the time. This new book addresses the persistent and challenging problem of dosing medications for patients with renal insufficiency and dysfunction.
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- Other Authors
- Nemecek, Branden D.
- Responsibility
- Branden D. Nemecek, Drayton A. Hammond (editors)
- Alternate Title
- Drug dosing in renal dysfunction
- Place of Publication
- Bethesda, MD
- Publisher
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- Date of Publication
- c2019
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource, 294 p.
- ISBN
- 9781585285518
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Drug Dosage Calculations
- Kidney Diseases - drug therapy
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Pharmacology
- Abstract
- Chronic Kidney Disease affects approximately 10% of adults in the United States or approximately 20 million individuals. Further, recent studies have shown that improper dosing in patients with renal dysfunction occurs over 20% of the time. This new book addresses the persistent and challenging problem of dosing medications for patients with renal insufficiency and dysfunction.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Taking your medicines when you are sick: a guide for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36519
Nova Scotia Health Authority. NSHA Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1340
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This pamphlet lists medications to avoid when you are sick while managing chronic kidney disease. The pamphlet includes instructions for what to do if you are throwing up or have diarrhea, what to do if you are diabetic, as well as what to do if you are unsure whether to take a certain medication. It also gives a page for writing a sick day plan.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. NSHA 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 (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Chronic renal failure
- Kidneys--Diseases
- Abstract
- This pamphlet lists medications to avoid when you are sick while managing chronic kidney disease. The pamphlet includes instructions for what to do if you are throwing up or have diarrhea, what to do if you are diabetic, as well as what to do if you are unsure whether to take a certain medication. It also gives a page for writing a sick day plan.
- Notes
- Previous title: Taking your Medicines when you are Ill - A Guide for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSHA Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1340
Tums (calcium carbonate) and kidney disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35431
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1514
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Tums (calcium carbonate) is a medicine used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamphlet explains why people with kidney disease need this medicine, how to take and store it, and a list of possible side effects. The French version of this pamphlet 2236, "Tums (carbonate de calcium) et maladies rénales," is also available.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. 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)
- Calcium Carbonate - therapeutic use
- Kidney Diseases - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Calcium carbonate
- Kidneys--Diseases
- Abstract
- Tums (calcium carbonate) is a medicine used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamphlet explains why people with kidney disease need this medicine, how to take and store it, and a list of possible side effects. The French version of this pamphlet 2236, "Tums (carbonate de calcium) et maladies rénales," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1514
Tums (carbonate de calcium) et maladies rénales
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37499
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2236
- Available Online
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Le médicament Tums (carbonate de calcium) permet de réguler le niveau de phosphore dans le corps. Ce dépliant explique pourquoi les personnes ayant des maladies rénales doivent prendre ce médicament, comment le prendre et le conserver, ainsi que ses effets secondaires possibles. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1514, "Tums (Calcium Carbonate) and Kidney Disease". Tums (calcium carbonate) is a medicine used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamph…
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- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Renal Program
- Alternate Title
- Tums (calcium carbonate) and kidney disease
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Calcium Carbonate - therapeutic use
- Kidney Diseases - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Calcium carbonate
- Kidneys--Diseases
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- Le médicament Tums (carbonate de calcium) permet de réguler le niveau de phosphore dans le corps. Ce dépliant explique pourquoi les personnes ayant des maladies rénales doivent prendre ce médicament, comment le prendre et le conserver, ainsi que ses effets secondaires possibles.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1514, "Tums (Calcium Carbonate) and Kidney Disease". Tums (calcium carbonate) is a medicine used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamphlet explains why people with kidney disease need this medicine, how to take and store it, and a list of possible side effects.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2236
Using medications safely when you have kidney disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38205
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2357
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People with kidney disease often take many medications. These medications can help with your kidney disease and other medical conditions (like high blood pressure [hypertension] or diabetes). It is important to take your medications regularly and as told by your health care provider. This pamphlet explains what you need to know about your medications and non-prescription medications, how you can make sure your medications are OK for your level of kidney function, and what will happen if a medic…
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- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- 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)
- Medications
- Kidney Diseases - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drugs
- Kidney disease
- Specialty
- Medications
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- People with kidney disease often take many medications. These medications can help with your kidney disease and other medical conditions (like high blood pressure [hypertension] or diabetes). It is important to take your medications regularly and as told by your health care provider. This pamphlet explains what you need to know about your medications and non-prescription medications, how you can make sure your medications are OK for your level of kidney function, and what will happen if a medication is not safe for your level of kidney function. Information about what to do if you have questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2357
Velphoro® (sucroferric oxyhydroxide) and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37620
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2307
- Available Online
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Velphoro® is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorous in the blood. Phosphorous is a mineral that builds strong bones and teeth. Velphoro® binds (attaches) to phosphorous from the foods you eat and stops your body from taking it in. This pamphlet explains why someone with with chronic kidney disease (CKD) needs to take this medication, how to take and store it, and possible side effects.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- 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)
- Kidney Diseases - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Diseases--Treatment
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- Velphoro® is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorous in the blood. Phosphorous is a mineral that builds strong bones and teeth. Velphoro® binds (attaches) to phosphorous from the foods you eat and stops your body from taking it in. This pamphlet explains why someone with with chronic kidney disease (CKD) needs to take this medication, how to take and store it, and possible side effects.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2307
