Patient Education Resources

Maturation cervicale au moyen du gel vaginal de dinoprostone (Prostin)

ProstinMD est un gel. Il contient un médicament appelé dinoprostone (prostaglandine E2). La dinoprostone PGE2 (ou gel ProstinMD) est comme une substance naturelle produite par votre corps. Elle assouplit le col de l’utérus pour le préparer au travail. Le présent dépliant explique à quoi vous attendre comme suite à l’utilisation du gel ProstinMD, les complications possibles et quand appeler l’hôpital ou y retourner. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Medical Abortion

This pamphlet explains what a medical abortion is, who can get a medical abortion, what happens during a medical abortion, and possible risks and side effects. Instructions for taking the medication Mifegymiso, and who to contact for further information are included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Medication Coverage - Your Insurance Plan

This pamphlet gives information about medication coverage.

Medications You May Need After Having Your Baby: Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Instructions are given for certain medications you may need after you have your baby for the treatment of pain, heartburn, iron deficiency, and hemorrhoids.

Medicine Coverage

Many people worry about how much they will have to pay for their cancer medications. This pamphlet explains what support is available if you do not have an insurance plan. It explains how to find out if your insurance plan or the Nova Scotia Pharmacare plan will cover your medications. Other topics include what you can do if your medications are not covered, and what to do if you are still having trouble getting your medications.

Metformin

Metformin is a medication used to help lower high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This pamphlet explains how to take metformin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder

Methadone is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. It is long-acting, which means it is slowly released in the body over a long time. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication and answers other questions you may have.

Methotrexate (MTX) Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Methotrexate (MTX) may help you manage your over-active immune response caused by your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet gives information about what MTX is, combination therapy in IBD, who should not take MTX, how MTX is given, and possible side effects, and what you can do to lower the chance of side effects.

Mycophenolate for Glomerulonephritis

Mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolic acid 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.

Naltrexone for Alcohol Use Disorder

Naltrexone is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence by lowering the good feeling you get from drinking alcohol. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication and other things you should know.