QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
Aripiprazole is most often used to treat psychosis and sometimes used to treat mania and depression. This pamphlet explains how to take aripiprazole, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects.
La présente brochure explique ce qu’est l’avortement par médicaments, qui peut avoir un avortement par médicaments, ce qui se passe durant l’intervention et les risques et effets secondaires possibles. Vous y trouverez des instructions pour prendre le médicament Mifegymiso afin de provoquer un avortement par médicaments et les coordonnées pour obtenir plus d'information. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Azathioprine 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.
Azathioprine (Imuran®) or mercaptopurine may help you manage your over-active immune response caused by your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet gives information about combination therapy in IBD, possible side effects of these medications, and what you can do to lower the chance of side effects.
Antibiotics are drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria (germs). This pamphlet explains what antibiotics do and do not help with.
Benzodiazepines are a group of medications that work as sedatives. Diazepam and lorazepam are 2 benzodiazepines used to manage all stages of alcohol withdrawal. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication and answers other questions you may have.
Beta blockers are medications used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain), and to lower the risk of repeated heart attacks. This pamphlet explains how to take and store these medications. Possible side effects are listed.