Patient Education Materials   

Vaccine Information Statements[back to top]

• Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) - immunize.org - CDC VIS, Multiple Language VIS

General Medications[back to top]

• Acetaminophen and Codeine - Micromedex
• Albuterol - Micromedex
• Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
• Aripiprazole
• Aspirin
• Aspirin / Dipyridamole (By mouth) - Micromedex
• ATG - Antithymocyte Globulin
• Azathioprine - Micromedex
• Azithromycin
• Basiliximab (Simulect)
• Beta Blockers
• Betadine Ointment (Providone-Iodine)
• Calcitriol - Micromedex
• Calcium Carbonate Antacids - Micromedex
• Calcium Channel Blockers
• Calcium Supplements
• Carbamazepine
• Cetirizine - Micromedex
• Chantix
• Ciprofloxacin - Micromedex
• Clonidine
• Clopidogrel
• Clotrimazole - Micromedex
• Colonoscopy Solutions
• Common Drugs Used in Transplant Patients
• Constipation and Opioid Use
• Contrast Media Infiltration - Revised 2/2/2010
• Corticosteroids - Micromedex
• Corticosteroids for Fetal Lung Maturity [ Sp ]
• Cotrimoxazole - Micromedex
• Cyclosporine
• Darbepoetin Alfa
• Dexamethasone Tablet and Injection
• Dexrazoxane Injection
• Digoxin - Micromedex
• Diltiazem - Micromedex
• Divalproex Sodium - for Adolescents
• Docusate
• Doxepin - Micromedex
• Epoetin Alfa
• Epoprostenol (Flolan)
• Ezetimibe
• Famotidine - Micromedex
• Folic Acid - Micromedex
• Fulvestrant
• Furosemide - Micromedex
• Gabapentin
• Gadolinium Based Contrast Agent (GBCA)
• Ganciclovir - Micromedex
• Geodon (Ziprasidone) - for Children
• Geodon (Ziprasidone)
• Glucan Pro 3000 - Micromedex
• Glyburide Use for Gestational Diabetes [ Sp ]
• Heparin Injection - Micromedex
• Injectable Insulin During Pregnancy [ Sp ]
• Irinotecan Injection
• Itraconazole
• Lamotrigine
• Laxative, Stool Softeners (By mouth)
• Loperamide Treatment of Diarrhea
• Melphalan Injection
• Methadone - Micromedex
• Methotrexate (for Pregnancy)
• Morphine - Micromedex
• Mycophenolate Mofetil
• Mycophenolic Acid
• Neosporin Ointment
• Nesiritide Injection
• Nitroglycerin Sublingual
• Nystatin
• Oxaliplatin
• Oxycodone / Acetaminophen (By Mouth)
• Oxycodone Extended-Release (ER) - Micromedex
• Paclitaxel - Micromedex
• Pentostatin
• Pentostatin (Injection) for CLL Protocol #0143
• Potassium Supplements - Micromedex
• Prednisone
• Risperidone - for Adolescents
• Sirolimus
• Statins: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
• Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
• Tacrolimus
• Trimethoprim - Micromedex
• Trimethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole
• Using Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs)
• Valganciclovir
• Vinblastine - Micromedex
• Voriconazole
• Warfarin
• Warfarin - large print
• What You Need to Know About Injectable Insulin [ Sp ]

Medications not in Micromedex[back to top]

• Alendronate (by mouth)
• Divalproex Sodium
• Enoxaparin Injection
• Phenytoin
• Risedronate (by mouth)

General Information[back to top]

• A General Guide for Taking Medicines
• Diabetes Medicines before Tests or Surgery [ Sp ]
• Diet Changes When Taking Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
• Diet Changes When Taking Didronel or Actonel
• Diet Changes When Taking Isoniazid (INH) - New 2/1/2010
• Drawing Up One Insulin [ Sp ]
• Drawing Up One Insulin in Pregnancy [ Sp ]
• Giving Lovenox or Heparin by Subcutaneous Injection - New 12/11/2009
• Giving Medicine as an Injection into Muscle
• Giving Medicine as an Injection into Muscle (Prefilled) - Prefilled
• Giving Medicine by Intramuscular Injection
• Giving Medicine by Subcutaneous Injection - Revised 12/11/2009
• How to Take Insulin [ Sp ] [ So ]
• Information About Your Treatment with Erythropoeisis Stimulating Agents
• Information about Your Treatment with Intravenous (IV) Bisphosphonates
• Medicine Exposure Precautions at Home
• Medicine Exposure Precautions in the Hospital
• Medicine Interactions and Your Tube Feeding - New 2/1/2010
• Medicines for Heart Disease - Revised 12/7/2009
• Mixing Two Insulins [ So ]
• Mixing Two Insulins in Pregnancy [ Sp ]
• Questions About My Medicines
• Rash from EGF Receptor Blockers - Revised 2/1/2010
• Sites for IM (Intramuscular) Injection (Shot)
• Taking Insulin During Pregnancy [ Sp ]
• Tips About Using Medicines [ So ]
• Your Medication Record at Home
• Your Medication Record in the Hospital
• Your Medicine Clock
• Your Monthly Medication Record

Insulin Pens[back to top]

• Lantus Solostar Insulin Pen
• Lilly Insulin Prefilled Pen
• Novolin InnoLet Disposable Doser
• NovoLog FlexPen
• NovoLog Mix 70/30 - Reference Sheet
• OptiClik Insulin Pen

Non-Drug[back to top]

• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Cold Cloths
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Distraction with Humor
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Frozen Gel Packs
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Hand Massage
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Heating Pad
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Hot Baths
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Hot Water Bottle
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Hot Wrap
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Ice Bags
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Ice Massage
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Imagery
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Moist Heat / Heating Pad
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Relaxation with Breathing Exercises
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Relaxation with Music or Sounds
• Non-Drug Pain Relief: Vibration Massage

Pain Relief[back to top]

• AmbIT Pain Pump
• Continuous Epidural Analgesia
• Epidural Anesthesia: Pain Relief for Labor and Delivery
• OnQ Pain Pump
• Patient-Controlled Analgesia (P.C.A.)

Pediatric Medications[back to top]

• Anaframil (Clomipramine) for Children
• Bupropion (Wellbutrin) for Children
• Caffeine Citrate
• Carbarmazepine (Tegretol) for Children
• Clonidine Hydrochloride (Catapres) for Children
• Divalproex Sodium (Depakote) for Children
• Ferrous Sulfate: Iron Supplement
• Geodon (Ziprasidone) - for Children
• Haloperidol (Haldol) for Children
• Imipramine (Tofranil) for Children
• Infant Digoxin
• Lasix (Furosemide)
• Lithium for Children
• Metoclopramide
• Phenobarbital
• Ranitidine
• Risperidone (Resperdal) for Children
• Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRI) for Children
• Seroquel (Quetiapine) - for adolescents
• Seroquel (Quetiapine) - for children
• Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide
• Stimulants - for Children
• Theophylline

Specialized Drug Brochures[back to top]

• Anti-Cancer Medicines
• Hormone Therapy
  • Anastrozole (Arimidex)
  • Bicalutamide (Casodex)
  • Exemestane (Aromasin)
  • Flutamide (Eulexin)
  • Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
  • Letrozole (Femara)
  • Nilutamide (Nilandron)
  • Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
• Oral Chemotherapy
  • Capecitabine (Xeloda)
  • Everolimus (Afinitor)
  • Lapatinib (Tykerb)
  • Lenalidomide (Revlimid)
  • Melphalan (Alkeran)
  • Sorafenib (Nexavar)
  • Sunitinib (Sutent)
  • Temozolomide (Temodar)
  • Thalidomide (Thalomid)