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.
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.
Your varicose veins have been injected with a special medication during a treatment called sclerotherapy. This pamphlet gives directions to prevent blood clots from forming in your healthy veins. Mild side effects and a list of symptoms that require medical attention right away are provided.
You have been prescribed a drug for your cancer that can be given at home using a needle. Your cancer care team will give you the supplies needed to do this safely. This pamphlet explains how to give yourself the drug, including what to do before you start, how to get ready for the injection, choosing and preparing the injection site, and injecting the dose.
Les Services de pharmacie d’hôpital comptent des pharmaciens et des assistants en pharmacie, qui sont des membres importants de votre équipe de soins de santé. La brochure décrit les services offerts. This pamphlet is also available in English.
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.
PL-0337-FR : Ce dépliant fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes
Statins are medications used to help lower high cholesterol levels. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication. Possible side effects are listed.
Steroid injections treat conditions that cause inflammation or swelling in the eye. This pamphlet discusses what to expect before and after the procedure. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Ce dépliant explique les symptômes courants, ce que l’équipe de soins fera pour aider votre bébé, ce que vous pouvez faire pour aider votre bébé, ce qui se passera si votre bébé a besoin de médicaments pour traiter ses symptômes et quand votre bébé pourra rentrer à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.
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.