Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2268

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Acamprosate is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence. It works best for people who would like to stop drinking alcohol completely, not just drink it less. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, how well acamprosate works, whether acamprosate interacts with any other medications, what will happen if you drink alcohol while taking acamprosate, and how long you will need to take this medication. Possible side effects are included.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pharmacy Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.

Pamphlet Number

0613

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This pamphlet will inform the reader about ACE inhibitors and how to use them. The pamphlet explains what this type of medication is used for and how to take it. Other topics covered in the pamphlet are: who should not take this medication, how to store this medication, what to do if you miss a dose, and medicines and foods to avoid. Symptoms that would need to be evaluated by a physician in the Emergency Department are listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Gastroenterology. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2016.

Pamphlet Number

1207

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Your healthcare provider feels that treatment with adalimumab may be helpful in managing your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what adalimumab is and some important aspects of therapy with this medication. Precautions and possible side effects are listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Department, Hants Community Hospital. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.

Pamphlet Number

1389

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This pamphlet provides details on how to care for your child after they have received sedation at the Hants Community Hospital. Specific instructions are given for how to keep your child safe and when they may start eating again after sedation.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

1627

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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.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pharmacy Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.

Pamphlet Number

0071

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This pamphlet will inform the reader about aspirin and how to use it. The pamphlet explains what this medication is used for and how to take it. Other topics covered in the pamphlet are: who should not take this medication, how to store this medication, what to do if you miss a dose, and medicines and foods to avoid. Symptoms that would need to be evaluated by a physician in the Emergency Department are listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

1079

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This pamphlet will help you decide if azathioprine (Imuran®) or mercaptopurine therapy is right for you. The pamphlet explains what azathioprine (AZA) and mercaptopurine (6-MP) are, how well they work, as well as serious and less serious side-effects. The pamphlet also includes a list of what you can do to lower the chances of side-effects.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2262

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Benzodiazepines are a group of medications that work as sedatives. They are commonly called “benzos”. Diazepam and lorazepam are 2 benzodiazepines used to manage all stages of alcohol withdrawal. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, how benzodiazepines help, how your prescriber will decide which benzodiazepine is right for you, how much medication you will need, and possible side effects.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pharmacy Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.

Pamphlet Number

0294

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This pamphlet will inform the reader about beta blockers and how to use them. The pamphlet explains what this type of medication is used for and how to take it. Other topics covered in the pamphlet are: who should not take this medication, how to store this medication, what to do if you miss a dose, and medicines and foods to avoid. Symptoms that would need to be evaluated by a physician in the Emergency Department are listed.

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.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2267

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Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, how well buprenorphine works, how your health care team will find the right dose for you, how long you will need to take buprenorphine, whether buprenorphine interacts with any other medications, and what happens if you miss doses. Possible side effects are included.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.

Pamphlet Number

1818

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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.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.

Pamphlet Number

1819

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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.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pharmacy Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.

Pamphlet Number

0249

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This pamphlet will inform the reader about clopidogrel and how to use it. The pamphlet explains what this medication is used for and how to take it. Other topics covered in the pamphlet are: who should not take this medication, how to store this medication, what to do if you miss a dose, and medicines and foods to avoid. Symptoms that would need to be evaluated by a physician in the Emergency Department are listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

1546

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Corticosteroids (kor-ti-koh-STER-oids) are strong inhibitors of inflammation (swelling). To ‘inhibit’ means to slow down or cut down on something. This pamphlet explains what corticosteriods do, how they work, when they are used, and how they are given. Precautions, side effects, and what to expect after treatment are explained. Side effects that require contacting your primary health care provider are listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Kidney Transplant Clinic. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

1999

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The cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus found in people of all ages. People who have had a kidney transplant and are taking immunosuppressive medications are at risk. The pamphlet outlines the symptoms, how the virus is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2269

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Disulfiram is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence. It works best for people who would like to stop drinking alcohol completely, not just drink less. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, what will happen if you drink alcohol while taking disulfiram, how well disulfiram works, whether disulfiram interacts with other medications or foods, and how long you will need to take this medication. Possible side effects are included.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.

Pamphlet Number

1820

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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.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Division of Gastroenterology. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2016.

Pamphlet Number

1641

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Your healthcare provider feels that treatment with golimumab may be helpful in managing your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what golimumab is and some important aspects of therapy with this medication. Precautions and possible side effects are listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.

Pamphlet Number

1494

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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.