Patient Education Resources

5-Aminosalicylate (5-ASA) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) is a medication often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Topics include: what does 5-ASA do, which 5-ASA you should take, how to take 5-ASA, what other medications you can take, and how 5-ASA will help.

Acamprosate for Alcohol Use Disorder

Acamprosate is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence that works best for people who would like to stop drinking alcohol completely. This pamphlet outlines how to use this medication and possible side effects.

ACE Inhibitors

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are medications that can be used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions (like heart attacks, heart failure), and kidney disease. This pamphlet explains how to take and store these medications. Possible side effects are listed.

Adalimumab Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Treatment with adalimumab may help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what adalimumab is and some important aspects of therapy with this medication.

Adrenal Insufficiency

Adrenal insufficiency happens when your adrenal glands do not make enough hormones. Adrenal insufficiency may be permanent or temporary. Topics include causes, symptoms, treatment, medication, why you should wear a MedicAlert, and special dosage instructions for stressful times.

After a Nerve Block for Chronic Pain

This pamphlet explains what to expect after a nerve block for chronic pain. Topics include pain, activities, and medications and blood sugar levels.

After Your Epidural

This pamphlet explains what to watch for at home after having an epidural (medication in the space around your spine) for pain relief.

Analgésie épidurale après une opération

L’analgésie épidurale est une façon de vous administrer un médicament antidouleur après une opération. La brochure traite des effets secondaires possibles d'une analgésie épidurale, de la douleur à laquelle s'attendre, de l’équipe responsable de soulager votre douleur et de la durée d’utilisation de l'anesthésie épidurale. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Anesthésie par bloc nerveux pour supprimer la douleur pendant l’opération

Un bloc nerveux permet d’envoyer un anesthésique local (médicament servant à insensibiliser) au moyen d’une petite aiguille à un endroit près de vos nerfs. Vous trouverez les renseignements suivants dans ce guide : pourquoi et quand utilise-t-on un bloc nerveux, comment fait-on un bloc nerveux, dans quelle mesure fonctionne-t-il et aide-t-il après l’opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Are you on dialysis, taking blood thinners, and need an interventional radiology procedure?

This pamphlet gives directions for dialysis patients on warfarin who are having an interventional radiology procedure. The pamphlet explains what an interventional radiology procedure is and instructions for monitoring yourself after.