Common Medications after Cardiac Surgery
This pamphlet lists common medications that you may be prescribed after cardiac (heart) surgery.
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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.
Déclenchement artificiel du travail et maturation cervicale au moyen d’une insertion vaginale de dinoprostone (Cervidil®)
Cervidil® est un dispositif mince et plat, comme un tampon. Il contient un médicament appelé dinoprostone. La dinoprostone est comme une substance naturelle produite par votre corps. Elle assouplit le col de votre utérus pour le préparer au travail. Le présent dépliant explique à quoi vous attendre comme suite à l’utilisation d’une insertion vaginale Cervidil®, les complications possibles et quand appeler l’hôpital ou y retourner. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Déclenchement artificiel du travail et maturation cervicale au moyen de comprimés oraux de misoprostol (prostaglandine E1) (Cytotec®)
Le misoprostol est une pilule qui contient un médicament appelé prostaglandine E1. La prostaglandine E1 assouplit le col de l’utérus pour le préparer au travail et déclencher des contractions. Cytotec® est le nom de marque de ce médicament. Le présent dépliant explique à quoi s'attendre si vous prenez du misoprostol, les complications possibles et quand informer un membre de votre équipe de soins de santé. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Depo-Provera®
Depo-Provera® is a hormone used to prevent pregnancy. It is injected into your hip or arm using a needle. This pamphlet explains how it works, how well it works, how to get it, when it starts working, pros and cons, who should not take it, and things to remember when taking it. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Depo-Provera® [French]
Ce dépliant explique comment le produit agit, son efficacité, comment l'obtenir, quand il commence à agir, ses avantages et ses inconvénients, qui ne doit pas le prendre et les précautions nécessaires lors de son utilisation. This pamphlet is also available in English.