Online Patient Education Materials

Documents for Medications and Vaccines

• Anti-IgE Treatment Show Details

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  Anti-IgE is a form of treatment for allergic diseases that has been approved for the treatment of asthma. Anti-IgE interferes with the function of IgE. IgE is an antibody in the immune system. IgE tells immune cells to initiate allergic reactions. This may bring on symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, nasal congestion, hives and swelling. Anti-IgE attaches to IgE in the blood and helps prevents the allergic reaction.

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  Last Updated

  2/8/2011

• Anticoagulant Medicine and Potential for Drug-Food Interactions Show Details

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  Anticoagulant medicines are a group of medicines that inhibit blood clotting, helping to prevent blood clots. Blood clots can cause heart attacks and strokes. Anticoagulant medicines can be used with a number of diseases when there is an increased risk of blood clots.

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  Last Updated

  1/28/2013

• Caring for Your PICC Line Show Details

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  PICC stands for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter . A PICC line is a catheter that is inserted into a vein in your upper arm. The catheter is advanced and positioned in a large vein in your chest just above the heart.

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  Last Updated

  2/25/2011

• Chickenpox Vaccine in Children Show Details

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  Chickenpox (varicella) is a common childhood viral diseases. Chickenpox is highly contagious and can now be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine. Although chickenpox is usually mild, vaccinating children can prevent complications of severe chickenpox and reduce costs associated with children missing school and adults missing work. The chickenpox vaccine is very effective in preventing chickenpox.

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  Last Updated

  2/1/2011

• Giving An Injection Show Details

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  Your doctor has prescribed medicine that is available as an injection (shot). The medicine is given as a subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. Subcutaneous means the medicine is given into the fatty tissue under the skin. Intramuscular means the medicine is given into the muscle. The needle used to give the injection is very small. Your doctor will prescribe the amount and time you need to give the medicine. Your doctor or nurse will also show you how to give an injection before you need to give one at home. Please talk with your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns.

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  Last Updated

  7/19/2011

• Inhaled and Oral Corticosteroids Show Details

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  Corticosteroids (steroids) are medicines that are used to treat many chronic diseases. Corticosteroids are very good at reducing inflammation (swelling) and mucus production in the airways of the lungs. They also help other quick-relief medicines work better. The steroids (corticosteroids) used to treat asthma and other chronic lung diseases are not the same as anabolic steroids, used illegally by some athletes for bodybuilding. Corticosteroids do not affect the liver or cause sterility.

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  Last Updated

  2/8/2011

• Inhaled Medication With A Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Show Details

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  The metered dose inhaler (MDI) consists of a pressurized canister of medication in a plastic case with a mouthpiece. Pressing the MDI releases a mist of medication. When inhaled correctly, the medication has a better chance to reach the small airways. This increases the medication's effectiveness. Its portable size, efficiency and convenience make the MDI a desirable method for inhalation treatment.

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  Last Updated

  3/25/2011

• Long-Acting Beta-Agonist Show Details

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  Long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) are a type of bronchodilator medicine. Bronchodilator medicine opens the airways in the lungs by relaxing smooth muscle around the airways. LABA are also long-term control medicines. This means they are taken every day to maintain control and prevent symptoms of coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath.

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  Last Updated

  2/8/2011

• Managing Your Medication Supply Show Details

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  Managing your medications is a very important task. When you take medication as prescribed, your disease can be controlled. Your health care provider will give you specific information about your medications. Learning about your medications and following the guidelines listed below will help you manage your disease.

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  Last Updated

  2/8/2011

• Medicine Safety Show Details

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  Medicine safety is very important. Here are some things you can do to ensure safe medicine use for you and your family.

  Last Updated

  12/8/2011