5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) is a medication often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Topics include: what does 5-ASA do, which 5-ASA you should take, how to use 5-ASA, possible side effects, and how long you will need to take 5-ASA.
Acamprosate is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence that works best for people who would like to stop drinking alcohol completely. This pamphlet outlines how to use this medication and possible side effects.
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are medications that can be used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions (like heart attacks, heart failure), and kidney disease. This pamphlet explains how to take and store these medications. Possible side effects are listed.
Treatment with adalimumab may help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what IBD is, what adalimumab is and how to use it, and possible side effects.
Adrenal insufficiency happens when your adrenal glands do not make enough hormones. Adrenal insufficiency may be permanent or temporary. Topics include causes, symptoms, treatment, medication, why you should wear a MedicAlert, and special dosage instructions for stressful times.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after a nerve block for chronic pain. Topics include pain, activities, and medications and blood sugar levels.
This pamphlet explains what to watch for at home after having an epidural (medication in the space around your spine) for pain relief.
Amiodarone is part of a group of medications called antiarrhythmics. Antiarrhythmic medications help your heart beat in a regular rhythm. This pamphlet explains how the medication works, why you may need it, how to take it, what to do if you miss a dose, medications and foods to avoid, warnings, symptoms to watch for, side effects, monitoring, and storage.
L’analgésie épidurale est une façon de vous administrer un médicament antidouleur après une opération. Le dépliant explique pourquoi vous pourriez avoir besoin d’une épidurale, indique si la douleur persistera avec l’analgésie épidurale et précise les effets secondaires possibles. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet gives directions for dialysis patients on warfarin who are having an interventional radiology procedure. The pamphlet explains what an interventional radiology procedure is and instructions for monitoring yourself after.