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Constipation from Clozapine - Treating with PEG and Sennosides [English] Permalink Public
Clozapine slows down your gut and causes constipation. To keep from getting constipated, follow the instructions on this sheet after talking with your doctor or pharmacist. (English) Colour
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268051Nitrates [English] Permalink Public
Nitrates are used to give instant relief from chest pain (angina). They come in spray or tablet form and have nitroglycerin as the ingredient. This group of medicines include nitroglycerin spray (Apo-Nitroglycerin®, Mylan-Nitro®, RHO-Nitro®, Nitrolingual®) and nitroglycerin sublingual tablet (Nitrostat®). (English) Colour
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262765Nitroglycerin Patch [English] Permalink Public
Nitroglycerin is in a group of medicines called nitrates. It is used for people with coronary artery disease or heart disease. It reduces the number of times a person has chest pain (angina). Also, it improves blood flow for people with heart failure. Brand names for this medicine include Minitran®, Nitro-Dur®, Transderm-Nitro®, Trinipatch®. (English) Colour
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262766Warfarin [English] Permalink Public
Warfarin is a medicine used to stop blood clots from forming or from getting any bigger. It helps treat and prevent clots in the veins, arteries, lungs and heart. Sometimes, people call warfarin a “blood thinner” because it makes you bleed more easily, but it does not actually thin the blood. The brand name for this medicine is Coumadin®. (English) Colour
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262769Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Propafenone [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
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262758Flecainide [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.pdfAnti-platelet Medicine: clopidogrel (Plavix®) [English] Permalink Public
Patient information on Anti-Platelet Agents - clopidogrel (Plavix®) which lower the chance of having another heart attack, and prevents blood clots inside stents. (English) Colour
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262760Cardiac 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
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262762Anti-platelet Medicine: Enteric Coated ASA (Aspirin®) [English] Permalink Public
Patient information on Anti-Platelet Agents - Enteric Coated ASA (Aspirin®) which reduces heart attacks and stroke risks, and prevents blood clots inside stents. Also relieves fever, pain, and inflammation. (English) Colour
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262759Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers [English] Permalink Public
Calcium Channel Blockers (DHP CCBs) are use to prevent chest pain (angina) and to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This group of medicines include amlodipine (Norvasc®), felodipine (Renedil®, Plendil®), nifedipine (Adalat XL®). (English) Colour
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