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 …

pdf | Choosing a Complementary Therapy 360 KB Download … 1 Choosing a Complementary Therapy What is a complementary therapy? 1. A treatment that is added to or used instead of regular medical care. 2. Complementary therapies include a wide range of treatments …

pdf | Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements 43 KB Download … Calcium and Vitamin D supplements What is Calcium and Vitamin D? Calcium is a mineral and is important to ensure strong and healthy bones. It also helps nerves and muscles work properly. Vitamin D assists …

pdf | Zoledronate Information Sheet 149 KB Download … How to use this medication What is it Zoledronate is a medication used to treat and prevent thinning of the bones (called osteoporosis) and to treat a condition called Paget’s disease. Take it once a year by …