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.
This pamphlet will help you learn how to care for your baby if they have NAS. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Nitroglycerin (nitro) pumpspray (also called nitro spray) is used to treat chest pain or discomfort. This pamphlet explains why you may need this medication, how to take it, side effects, and how to store it. This pamphlet is also available in French (FF85-1782).
This pamphlet explains what this medication is used for and how to take it. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Olanzapine is most often used to treat psychosis or mania. This pamphlet explains how to take olanzapine, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects.
The use of natural health products during chemotherapy, cellular therapy (including bone marrow transplantation), or surgery is not recommended. This pamphlet defines natural health products and outlines Nova Scotia Health's guidelines on the use of natural health products during chemotherapy.
People with kidney disease cannot process enough Vitamin D. One-Alpha® 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.
Shortness of breath is the most common symptom for people with advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This pamphlet explains what causes shortness of breath, how opioids help, what kinds of opioids are used, if opioids are safe, and possible side effects.
Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have anemia (not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood). Taking oral irons will give you enough iron to make hemoglobin. The pamphlet explains what oral irons are, how to take and store them, and possible side effects.
Your health care provider has suggested you take an oral (by mouth) magnesium supplement. This may be a capsule, liquid, or a powder. Helpful hints and a sample schedule are provided.
If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), it is important to know which over-the-counter medications you should not take. This pamphlet lists what you should know about over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal/natural health remedies.