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.
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.
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 Simplified Chinese.
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.
A PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line is a long intravenous (I.V.) catheter (tube). It is put into a vein in your arm and threaded into a vein above your heart. This pamphlet explains how it will be inserted, risks, taking care of your line, and symptoms to watch for.
Les pilules contraceptives permettent d'éviter une grossesse en empêchant les ovaires de libérer un ovule chaque mois. Cela prévient la fécondation (rencontre d’un ovule et d’un spermatozoïde). Ce dépliant explique dans quelle mesure la pilule est efficace, son délai d'action, ses avantages et ses inconvénients, la manière de la prendre et les effets secondaires possibles. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet is for SANE Program patients. It explains what post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is, how to take the medication, and your options for picking it up.
Ce dépliant donne les instructions à suivre après une sédation, de l'information sur les médicaments et une liste de symptômes qui peuvent nécessiter des soins médicaux. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Prednisone is a type of medication known as a corticosteroid. It works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.