La brochure porte sur la façon de protéger votre cathéter de dialyse péritonéale. On y traite des soins de l’incision (coupure) ou du point d'émergence cutané (point de sortie) après l’opération et du maintien de la régularité intestinale. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet gives tips on preventing and managing constipation in chronic kidney disease. This pamphlet is not for dialysis patients. Best choices for high fibre foods and the Bristol Stool Chart are included.
Prevnar® 20 is a vaccine that protects against infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. This pamphlet explains why you may need to get vaccinated, possible side effects of the vaccine, and who should not get the vaccine.
Pruritis is an itchy feeling on or under your skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pruritis in people with CKD, what the symptoms are, how you can prevent it, and how your kidney team will treat it.
Rituximab 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 if this medication is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
People with kidney disease cannot process enough Vitamin D. Rocaltrol raises the amount of vitamin D in your body that can be used. This pamphlet outlines how to take the medication and side effects to watch for.
This pamphlet gives a 14-day meal plan for people with kidney disease.
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.
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.
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.