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Dronedarone (Multaq) is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)
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Propafenone (Rhythmol) 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/Propafenone.pdfSotalol [English] Permalink Public
Sotalol (Sotacor) 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/Sotalol.pdfHow 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
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267161Benzodiazepines [English] Permalink Public
These medicines are a type of sedative. They are most often used to relieve symptoms of anxiety or difficulty sleeping. They can also be used to help manage symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. (English) Black & White
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267602Lamotrigine [English] Permalink Public
This medication is used to stabilizer a person’s mood, and is called a mood stabilizer. It is most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent depressive episodes. Lamotrigine can be used by itself or in combination with another medication. (English) Colour
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267603Antipsychotics - Long-acting Injectable [English] Permalink Public
These medications are a type of antipsychotic (say an-tee-sy-kot-ick) given by injection. Another term for this injection is a “depot.” They are most commonly used to treat symptoms of psychosis (say sigh-ko-sis) such as hearing voices or having false beliefs. Psychosis can occur in different types of illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medication can also be used to help stabilizer a person’s mood. (English) Colour
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267604Typical (first generation) Antipsychotics [English] Permalink Public
These medicines are most commonly used to treat symptoms of psychosis (say sigh-ko-sis) such as hearing voices or false beliefs. Psychosis can occur in different types of illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. (English) Colour
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267605Sublocade (Buprenophine long-action injection) [English] Permalink Public
This medicine is a form of buprenorphine, the active drug in Suboxone, which is injected. The effects last longer than the pill form when it is injected. We offer Sublocade to people with opioid use disorder who are currently taking Suboxone, and finding it is working well for them. (English) Colour
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267606Naltrexone [English] Permalink Public
This medicine is commonly used to treat alcohol use disorder. A person usually starts this medicine after the signs of alcohol withdrawal begin to go away. (English) Colour
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