pdf | Azathioprine (Imuran): Drug information for patients and families 94 KB Download … WHY IS IMURAN PRESCRIBED? Imuran is an immunosuppressant medication used in the treatment of rheumatic diseases such as lupus, vasculitis and mixed connective tissue …

pdf | Cyclophosphamide: Drug information for patients and families 97 KB Download … WHY IS CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE PRESCRIBED? Cyclophosphamide is used to treat rheumatic diseases such as Lupus, Vasculitis, and other diseases in which there is serious risk of organ …

pdf | Cyclosporin: Drug information for patients and families 92 KB Download … WHY IS CYCLOSPORIN PRESCRIBED? Cyclosporin is an immunosuppressant drug used in the treatment of rheumatic diseases such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, and vasculitis. It …

pdf | Colchicine: Drug information for patients and families 91 KB Download … WHY IS COLCHICINE PRESCRIBED? Colchicine is used to treat periodic fever syndromes such as familial Mediterranean fever (FMF; an inherited condition that causes episodes of fever, …

pdf | Cellcept (Mycophenolate mofetil): Drug information for patients and families 98 KB Download … WHY IS CELLCEPT PRESCRIBED? Cellcept belongs to a family of drugs known as immunosuppressants. These drugs work to suppress, or reduce the body’s immune system. …

pdf | Anakinra (Kineret): Drug information for patients and families 101 KB Download … WHY IS ANAKINRA PRESCRIBED? Anakinra is a disease modifying drug (biologic agent) used in the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and fever syndromes. It is prescribed …

pdf | Financial Coverage of Medications for Your Child with a Rheumatic Disease 86 KB Download … Financial Coverage of Medications for Your Child with a Rheumatic Disease Medical Services Plan Medical Services Plan, also known as MSP, is the provincial …

pdf | Helping Your Child Manage Medical Procedures 94 KB Download … 1 Helping Your Child Manage Medical Procedures Medical procedures such as blood tests and joint injections may be part of the process of diagnosing, treating and gathering information about …

pdf | Food for Thought: Prednisone and your diet 228 KB Download … Food For Thought Prednisone and your Diet Many of you may have or know someone who has lupus, juvenile dermatomyositis or other rheumatology conditions. These can cause inflammation in skin, …

pdf | Coverage of Prescription Medications in BC 74 KB Download … COVERAGE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS IN BC As a parent of a child with a chronic illness, you know that medication costs can add up and be a financial burden to a family. This handout will …