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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose) [English] Permalink Public

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose is less than 4.0 mmol/L. This 2 page teaching tool is for people with diabetes who take insulin or some types of diabetes pills which puts them at risk for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) (English) Colour

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262247
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Varicose Veins Injection (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Varicose veins are veins that become swollen or stretched. Treatment involves injecting a chemical that causes the spider veins and small varicose veins to close. (English) Black & White

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104639
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Dalteparin Sodium (Fragmin Injection) (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Dalteparin sodium is a medicine that stops clots from forming in your veins and can only be administered by injection. Taking a blood thinner like this requires extra care if you sustain an injury. This factsheet provides instructions and advice for those patients undergoing this type of treatment. (English) Black & White

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104763
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ACE Inhibitors (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

ACE Inhibitors: Ramipril (Altace®), Perindopril (Coversyl®), Quinapril (Accupril®), Trandolapril (Mavik®), Enalapril (Vasotec®), Fosinopril (Monopril®), Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril®), Benazepril (Lotensin®), Cilazapril (Inhibace®), Captopril (Capoten®)What are ACE Inhibitors used for? Why should I take this medication? How do ACE inhibitors work? What should I expect? How do I take ACE Inhibitors? What are ACE Inhibitors used for? Why should I take this medication? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour

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262752
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Aldosterone Antagonists (Potassium Sparing Diuretics) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Aldosterone Antagonists (Potassium Sparing Diuretics): Spironolactone (Aldactone ®) Eplerenone (Inspra®). What are aldosterone agonists used for? Why should I take this medication? What should I expect? How do aldosterone agonists work? How do I take aldosterone agonists? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour

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262753
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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Azilsartan (Edarbi®), Candesartan (Atacand®), Eprosartan (Teveten®), Irbesartan (Avapro®), Losartan (Cozaar®), Olmesartan (Olmetec®), Telmisartan (Micardis®), Valsartan (Diovan®). What are ARBs used for? Why should I take this medication? How does this medication work? What should I expect? How do I take this medication? What should I watch for? And other helpful points. (English) Colour

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262754
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Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Sotalol (Sotacor) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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

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262755
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Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Amiodarone (Fraser Health) [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

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262756
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Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Propafenone (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Propafenone is used to control arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms. In atrial fibrillation, propafenone is known as a “rhythm control” agent to control irregular heart rhythms and prevent the heart from beating too quickly. Why should I take this medication? How does propafenone work? What should I expect? How do I take propafenone? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour

Catalogue Number:
262758
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