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Non-Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers [English] Permalink Public

This type of Calcium Channel Blockers (Non-DHP CCBs) are use to slow the heart rate in atrial fibrillation and other irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), to prevent chest pain (angina), to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), and to prevent migraine headaches. This group of medicines include Diltiazem (Tiazac®, Cardizem®), Verapamil (Isoptin®). (English) Colour

Cardiac Glycoside: digoxin [English] Permalink Public

Explains what this medicine is, how it works, reasons for taking, how to take it, and possible side effects. (English) Colour

Safe Disposal of Used Pain Patches at Home [English] Permalink Public

After use, pain patches still contain medicine (fentanyl) that can harm others. Learn how to safely remove and dispose of your pain patch at home to prevent harm to others. (English) Colour

How to Take Opioid Pain Medicine After Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

There are many ways you can help ease your pain. You have been prescribed an opioid medicine. This factsheet explains how to ease your pain after surgery, how to take opioids safely, and what side effects to watch for. We also give you added safety tips for opioid medicines. (English) Colour

Ivabradine in Heart Failure [English] Permalink Public

Ivabradine helps manage your heart failure (brand name Lancora®). This factsheet explains how this medicine works, how to take the medicine, what to watch for, and how to care for yourself while taking this medicine. (English) Colour

Flecainide [English] Permalink Public

Flecainide is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Flecainide.pdf

Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Amiodarone [English] Permalink Public

What is amiodarone used for? Why should I take this medication? How does amiodarone work? What to expect. How do I take amiodarone? What should I watch for? What about food or drug interactions? Other information. (English) Colour

Beta-Blockers: acebutolol, atenolol, bisprplol, labetalol, metorplol, nadolol, propranolol, and sotalol [English] Permalink Public

Explains what beta-blockers are, how they work, reasons for taking, how to take this type of medicine and possible side effects. (English) Colour

Amiodarone [English] Permalink Public

Amiodarone (Cordarone) is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Amiodarone.pdf

SGLT2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure [English] Permalink Public

SGLT2 stands for Sodium-GLucose co-Transporter 2. This is a group of medicines that work in your kidneys to help remove extra fluid from your body (dapagliflozin or Forxiga®, empagliflozin or Jardiance®). This factsheet explains how this medicine works, how to take the medicine, what to watch for, and how to care for yourself while taking this medicine. (English) Colour