Drugs

This fact sheet explains types of pain experienced by people with multiple sclerosis and therapeutic options for relieving pain, including different pain medications and alternative therapies.

The Trillium Drug Program (TDP) is a program designed to financially help Ontarians who spend a large portion of their monthly incomes on prescription medication. The program is designed to replace private insurance plans and other drug benefits provided by province of Ontario. Information includes:  how to apply, prescription coverage, deadline dates, and much more.

If you qualify, Ontario’s drug programs will pay most of the cost of some of your prescription drugs. These programs are separate from the OHIP. This web page describes six different dug programs and for each of them explains what the program covers, who is eligible, how to apply for it and any additional fees if applicable.

The DPD contains product specific information on drugs approved for use in Canada. The database is managed by Health Canada and includes human pharmaceutical and biological drugs, veterinary drugs, radiopharmaceutical drugs and disinfectant products. It contains approximately 47,000 products that are currently approved, marketed or cancelled.

This resource provided by Health Canada focuses on the impact that incorrectly disposed pharmaceuticals have on our environment and health. It also outlines the recommended use and disposal of drugs. Additional links for further reading are provided.

MedEffect Canada provides consumers, patients, and health professionals with easy access to information on drug-related risks, adverse reactions, side effects and drug safety. There is also access to the latest drug advisories, warnings and recalls.

ClinicalTrials.gov is the US registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. The site provides access to information by medical condition, drug intervention, location and by sponsor.

This article focuses on the medications used to control pain after orthopaedic surgery. It lists different pain medications, explains how they may help to control pain and what are advantages and disadvantages (side effects) of using them.

RxList is an online medical resource dedicated to offering detailed and current pharmaceutical information on brand and generic drugs. On RxList information on medications can be found using the A-Z List of Drugs, by entering the generic or brand drug name in the search box. The pill identification tool and the recent drug updates are also available.

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Drug Portal offers a comprehensive database of prescription and non-prescription drugs, including vitamins and supplements. Users may search by generic or brand name and obtain information from the NLM databases, the FDA, the DEA, and other government sources.

This resource provides research-based information on drugs and supplements. Each drug includes a description, drug use, drug interactions and other risks, precautions and side effects.

This guide provides information on frequently used drugs interactions with various foods and drinks, specifically with alcohol and coffee.  It describes possible side effects and harmful changes that may result from these interactions. The guide covers popular over-the-counter and prescription drugs but only those that are swallowed rather than injected, sprayed or administered in other ways. The guide is organized alphabetically by types of medical conditions and provides interaction information for commonly used medications for listed conditions. 

This resource provides information on medications which may be inappropriate or potentially harmful to people who are 65 or older. It includes lists of medications with explanations about their harmful effect and they should be limited or avoided when treating older adults. 

This useful resource lists newly Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs, drugs in current clinical research, weekly trial results, drug industry information as well as a link to the Family Medical Guide for Prescription Drugs. The site also provides access to a wide selection of essential health and educational resources, including the clinical trials process and what to expect if you are considering participating in a clinical trial.

The ACPA has offered peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain, family and friends, and health care professionals. The website provides information about medical conditions that cause pain, pain medications and therapies and pain management tools including videos and pain management programs.