Patient Education Resources

Comment appliquer votre onguent stéroïde

Ce document explique comment utiliser un onguent stéroïde pour réduire l'inflammation causée par un problème de peau sur la vulve. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Comment utiliser votre aérosol-doseur (pompe)

Ce dépliant explique comment utiliser votre aérosol-doseur et comment l'entretenir. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Comment utiliser votre aérosol-doseur avec tube d’espacement

Cette brochure explique comment utiliser votre inhalateur-doseur, comment l'entretenir, donne des conseils sur les médicaments, présente des exemples d'utilisation avec une chambre d'inhalation et rappelle des points importants concernant les inhalateurs-doseurs. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Common Medications After a Heart Attack

This pamphlet lists common medications you may be prescribed after having a heart attack.

Common Medications after Cardiac Surgery

This pamphlet lists common medications that you may be prescribed after cardiac (heart) surgery.

Copper Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

A copper intrauterine device (IUD) prevents pregnancy by changing the lining of your uterus to stop sperm from reaching the egg. This pamphlet explains how well it works, pros and cons, what will happen when the IUD is put in, what happens after, movement or loss of the IUD, and removal. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Corticosteroid Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

A corticosteroid medication may help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet explains what corticosteroids are, how well they work, and how they are given. Information about precautions, possible side effects, and what to expect after your treatment is included.

Cyclophosphamide for Glomerulonephritis

Cyclophosphamide 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.

Cyclosporine for Glomerulonephritis

Cyclosporine 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.

Dalteparin (Fragmin®) to Prevent Clotting During Hemodialysis

During hemodialysis your blood passes through the dialysis blood lines and a dialyzer (artificial kidney), which can cause clots to form. Dalteparin stops clots from forming. This pamphlet explains how to take Dalteparin, possible side effects, and symptoms that you should mention to your nurse.