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Cyclophosphamide for Glomerulonephritis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2422

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

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2418

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.

Cystoscopy with Local Anesthetic

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WJ85-0165

This pamphlet outlines what to expect before, during, and after a cystoscopy with local anesthetic. A list of warning signs to watch for after you leave the hospital is provided.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WC85-1999

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus. You can get CMV at any age. You are at risk for CMV if you have had an organ transplant and are taking immunosuppressive medications (medications that lower your immune system). The pamphlet outlines symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Dans l’attente d’une greffe de foie

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1123

Cette brochure explique ce à quoi vous attendre pendant que vous patientez pour votre greffe de foie. Les sujets abordés comprennent l'évaluation de votre transplantation, le soutien de l'équipe, la planification des coûts, les tests courants, les résultats de l'évaluation, la période d'attente et la recherche. On y trouve de l'information sur la préparation au jour du don d'un foie, sur l'appel et sur ce à quoi vous attendre avant, pendant et après l'opération. Les complications possibles à long terme sont énumérées. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Day Surgery Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1226
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This pamphlet reviews what to expect before, during and after surgery for the insertion of a peritoneal dialysis catheter, including how to get your bowels ready for surgery, what to bring to the hospital on the day of surgery, care of your incision/exit site and keeping your bowels regular after surgery.

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