Patient Education Resources

Services de pharmacie d’hôpital

Ce document décrit les services de pharmacie disponibles. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Sevelamer (Renagel®) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Sevelamer is a medication that lowers the amount of phosphorus in your blood. Hemodialysis can remove some of the extra phosphorus, but you may need a medication like sevelamer to remove more. This pamphlet explains how to take sevelamer, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.

SGLT2 Inhibitors in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

This pamphlet gives information about SGLT2 inhibitors in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Topics include what SGLT2 inhibitors are and how they work, why someone with CKD needs this medication, and how to take it. Possible side effects are also included.

Sites d’injection de l’insuline

PL-0337-FR : Ce dépliant fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes

Statins

Statins are medications used to help lower high cholesterol levels. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication. Possible side effects are listed.

Steroid Injection for the Eye

Steroid injections treat conditions that cause inflammation or swelling in the eye. This pamphlet discusses what to expect before and after the procedure. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Sublocade: After Care and Information

This pamphlet explains how to care for yourself after your 1st injection of sublocade. Topics include injection site care, treatment, and how sublocade works.

Syndrome de sevrage néonatal

Ce dépliant explique les symptômes courants, ce que l’équipe de soins fera pour aider votre bébé, ce que vous pouvez faire pour aider votre bébé, ce qui se passera si votre bébé a besoin de médicaments pour traiter ses symptômes et quand votre bébé pourra rentrer à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Tacrolimus for Glomerulonephritis

Tacrolimus is a medication that 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.

Taking Your Medication

Taking your medication is an important part of playing an active role in keeping up your health and well-being. This pamphlet explains why some people stop taking their medication, talking to your primary health care provider, and tips to help you take your medication. This pamphlet is also available in French.