Patient Education Resources

Nitroglycerin Patch

This pamphlet explains what this medication is used for and how to take it. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Olanzapine (Zyprexa®, Zyprexa® Zydis®)

Olanzapine is most often used to treat psychosis or mania. This pamphlet explains how to take olanzapine, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects.

Oncology Management Guidelines: Natural Health Products

The use of natural health products during chemotherapy, cellular therapy (including bone marrow transplantation), or surgery is not recommended. This pamphlet defines natural health products and outlines Nova Scotia Health's guidelines on the use of natural health products during chemotherapy.

One-Alpha® (Alfacalcidol) and Hemodialysis

People with kidney disease cannot process enough Vitamin D. One-Alpha® raises the amount of vitamin D in your body that can be used. This pamphlet outlines how to take the medication and side effects to watch for.

Opioids for Shortness of Breath in Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shortness of breath is the most common symptom for people with advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This pamphlet explains what causes shortness of breath, how opioids help, what kinds of opioids are used, if opioids are safe, and possible side effects.

Oral Irons and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have anemia (not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood). Taking oral irons will give you enough iron to make hemoglobin. The pamphlet explains what oral irons are, how to take and store them, and possible side effects.

Oral Magnesium Supplements

Your health care provider has suggested you take an oral (by mouth) magnesium supplement. This may be a capsule, liquid, or a powder. Helpful hints and a sample schedule are provided.

Over-the-Counter Medications and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), it is important to know which over-the-counter medications you should not take. This pamphlet lists what you should know about over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal/natural health remedies. This pamphlet is also available in French and in Simplified Chinese.

Over-the-Counter Medications and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) [Simplified Chinese]

非处方药与慢性肾病 (CKD)

Paliperidone (Invega®) and Paliperidone Palmitate (Invega Sustenna®, Invega Trinza®)

Paliperidone is most often used to treat psychosis or mania. This pamphlet explains how to take paliperidone, what symptoms it will help with, and possible side effects.