This pamphlet explains how to use and care for your feeding tube. Topics include skin care, flushing your feeding tube, giving medications through the tube, a Medication Record, and what to do if you have a problem with your feeding tube.
Tums® (calcium carbonate) is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamphlet explains why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) need this medication and how to use it. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Le médicament TumsMD (carbonate de calcium) permet de réguler le niveau de phosphore dans le corps. Ce dépliant explique pourquoi les personnes ayant des maladies rénales doivent prendre ce médicament, comment le prendre et le conserver, ainsi que ses effets secondaires possibles. This pamphlet is also available in English.
A tunneled (Hickman) catheter is a type of catheter (thin, hollow tube) made of silicone that is put in a large vein near your heart. Topics include what a tunneled catheter is and why it is used, infections, supplies, changing your dressing, and caring for your tunneled catheter.
This pamphlet describes Dexamethasone/Decadron® for brain cancer treatment. Topics include why and how it is used, possible side effects, and safe use.
This pamphlet gives instructions on how to use eye drops. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what you need to know about your medications and non-prescription medications when you have kidney disease.
Methadone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller) often used to manage chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how to take methadone, when to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose, special precautions, and side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Opioids are painkillers used to manage severe (very bad) pain. This pamphlet explains when to take them, what to do if you miss a dose, special precautions, common side effects, and addresses common concerns about tolerance, dependence, and addiction.
The medication ustekinumab (brand name Stelara®) may help to manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet will help you make an informed decision about whether or not to use this treatment. Topics include what ustekinumab is, how it works, how it is given, how long you will need to take it, and how much it will cost.