Patient Education Resources

173 Patient Education Resources

Calcitriol (Rocaltrol®) and Hemodialysis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1468

People with kidney disease cannot change enough Vitamin D from sunlight and food into calcitriol. Calcitriol raises the amount of vitamin D that your body can use. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication, and possible side effects.

Calcium Channel Blockers

| .pdf | PRINT CODE QV85-0295

Calcium channel blockers are medications used to treat chest pain and control high blood pressure. This pamphlet explains how to take calcium channel blockers. Symptoms that require a trip to the Emergency Department are listed.

Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement de la douleur

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1792

Ce dépliant explique pourquoi on vous a prescrit un cannabinoïde, la quantité et la façon de prendre ce médicament, les effets secondaires et la manière de rester en sécurité lorsque vous prenez ce médicament. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Cannabinoids for Managing Pain

| .pdf | PRINT CODE PM85-1350

This pamphlet explains why you have been prescribed a cannabinoid for pain management, how much of this medication to take and how to take it, side effects, and how to stay safe when taking this medication. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Care After Sedation

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WA85-0121

This pamphlet gives instructions to follow after having sedation, information about medications, and a list of symptoms that may need medical attention. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Clopidogrel

| .pdf | PRINT CODE QV85-0249

This pamphlet explains what clopidogrel is used for and how to take it. Symptoms to watch for are also included.