Adjustments in dialysis
MonographsNew look of our Patient Information Sheets
Patient Information SheetsContraception and specific conditions
Comparative Drug ChartCNS depressant effect
Cumulative toxicityCKD-EPI equation
Calculation toolsSupplement in dialysis
MonographsDrugs used to treat osteoporosis
Comparative Drug ChartDrugs used to treat obesity
Comparative Drug ChartAerobika directions for use
Patient Information SheetsImproved search
HomepageDyslipidemia
Comparative Drug ChartNew developments in osteoporosis treatment
MonographsNew Compounding Formulations
Compounding FormulasThe following formulations have been added to the master formula registry:
- Hydroxyurea 100 mg/mL oral suspension (Ora-Blend) (capsules)
- Hydroxyurea 100 mg/mL oral suspension (Ora-Blend) (powder)
You can access these formulations by using the Search field or through the module entitled Compounding Formulas.
Breastfeeding and HIV
Comparative Drug ChartsCardiovascular Safety of Testosterone
MonographsNutrition: A successful interprofessional collaboration
Patient Information SheetsNew look
Comparative Drug ChartsSunscreens
Comparative Drug ChartsNew look
Parenteral Administration GuideNew feature
Compounding FormulasVigilance Santé is partnering with this initiative by distributing standardized formulas, among other things. Accordingly, we have added the Magistrales standardisées au Québec (MSQ) logo to 8 of the formulas in our Compounding Formulas module, with more to come.
Did you know?
Professional DocumentationThe Professional Documentation index is accessible via a quick link at the bottom of the home screen.
New look and feature
Information SheetsHormonal contraception and adverse effects
Comparative Drug ChartsLaxatives and stool softeners in pediatrics
Comparative Drug ChartsNew look
Antimicrobial TherapySecondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Comparative Drug ChartsYou can access it by consulting the Comparative Drug Charts section index at the bottom of the homepage or by using the Search field.
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Antimicrobial TherapyRxIntensi-T rating
PerspectivesSmallpox and monkeypox
Information Sheets - MonographsNew natural products fact sheets
Natural ProductsYou can access them via the Search field or the Natural Products index at the bottom of the homepage.
Common Bowel Preparation Agents for Colonoscopy
Comparative Drug ChartsDid you know?
Abbreviations IndexThe Abbreviations Index can be accessed by typing abbreviations in the search field.
Vaginal moisturizers and lubricants
Comparative Drug ChartsYou can access it by consulting the Comparative Drug Charts section index at the bottom of the homepage or by using the Search field.
Commercial infant formulas
Comparative Drug ChartsWe have also added a comparison chart of various human milk fortifiers.
You can access it by consulting the Comparative Chart section index at the bottom of the homepage or by using the Search field.
Natural products fact sheets
Natural ProductsYou can access them via the Search field or the Natural Products index at the bottom of the homepage.
Migraines
Comparative Drug ChartsTo access it, go to the Comparative Drug Charts index at the bottom of the homepage, or use the Search box.
RxIntensi-T rating
PerspectivesRxIntensi-T performs a calculation that reflects the level of complexity of the profile to help you assess workload and set priorities.
When the RxIntensi-T score is displayed, we invite you to read the full description of this tool that provides an overview of the level of involvement required for each patient.
A new section Pharmacogenomics
MonographsLocated under Indications and dosages, it presents data from the CPIC (Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium).
A document on the topic is also available. You can access it via the search field or the Professional Documentation index at the bottom of the page.
New Compounding Formulations
Compounding FormulasThe following formulations have been added to the master formula registry:
- Lapatinib 50 mg/mL oral suspension (Ora-Blend) (tablets)
- Erlotinib 10 mg/mL oral suspension (Ora-Blend) (tablets)
- Imatinib 40 mg/mL oral suspension (Ora-Sweet) (tablets)
- Nadolol 10 mg/mL oral suspension (Oral Mix) (tablets)
You can access the formulations by using the Search box or through the module entitled Compounding Formulas.
Scleroderma
Patient HandoutsReworked dressing-related information
DressingsRespiclick instructions
Patient Information SheetsMagic mouthwash section: Revised and expanded
Compounding FormulasCompounding Formulas Registry
Compounding FormulasParenteral Drug Administration
Professional DocumentationMeningococcal disease and tooth decay
Patient Information SheetsAddition of the Pediatric Pharmacy Association's KIDs List 2020
MonographsWe have added the KIDs List information in the Pediatric Dosage section of the relevant medications monograph.
Directions for use for Byetta® and Victoza®
Patient Information SheetsYou can access the handout via our Patient Information Sheets index or by using the search field on the homepage.
NAPRA standard for the compounding formulas
Professional documentationDrugs used to treat asthma
Comparative Drug ChartsRedesign of the Adverse effects section
MonographsDrugs used to treat COPD
Comparative Drug ChartsUseful informations
COVID-19Travel information for professionals
Professional ReferenceTo properly advise your patients on travel immunization and malaria chemoprophylaxis, you can obtain information by consulting the references in the Professional Reference under the Immunization and Travel heading. You can access the Professional Reference from the bottom of the homepage, or by using the Search box.
Intrauterine Contraception
Comparative Drug ChartsWe recently created a brand new explanatory document on Intrauterine Contraception. You will find comparative data on the various copper and levonorgestrel IUDs, as well as information on their benefits and side effects, among others. To access, go to the Comparative Drug Charts index at the bottom of the homepage, or use the Search box.
Travel Health Information by Destination
Information SheetsWe recently completed a visual overhaul of the Travel-Health Information leaflets to optimize viewing, making them, among other things, fully optimized for mobiles devices. These handouts contain a wide range of useful information (e.g., vaccines, medications, sanitation issues and emergency contact numbers). To access, go to the Travel-Health index at the bottom of the homepage, or use the Search box.
Antiretrovirals for the treatment of HIV infection
Comparative Drug ChartWe have a comparative chart for drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection. Among other things, you will find antiretroviral drug regiments and information about pre-exposure and postexposure prophylaxis.
Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Dosage for Children
Information SheetsWe have updated our patient handouts on acetaminophen and ibuprofen dosages for children. The visual aid in particular has been optimized, and is now more user-friendly. You can access the handout via the Patient Information Sheets index at the bottom of the homepage or by using the Search box.
INESSS Documents
Professional DocumentationTwo of INESSS's national medical protocols (the protocol on warfarin adjustment and the protocol on antihypertensive medication adjustment) have been added to the professional documentation. You can access these documents via the Professional Documentation link at the bottom of the screen or by using the Search box. [French only]
ONTarget - Resource Guide
MonographsThe links in certain product monographs that took readers to OnTarget documents have been replaced with links that now take readers directly to the OnTarget site. At the moment, this website requires users to create an account. We are currently working with OnTarget to allow direct access to this resource.
Plaque psoriasis
Comparative Drug ChartWe have developed a comparative chart that deals with the drugs used to treat plaque psoriasis. It includes information on the pathophysiology of psoriasis, as well as treatment principles such as biologic agents.
Biosimilar Biologic Drugs
Professional DocumentationTwo documents on biosimilar biologics, published by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), have been added to the Professional Documentation section. The first one is intended for health professionals, while the second one is for patients.
List of Hazardous Drugs
MonographsNIOSH has removed risperidone and paliperidone from its list of hazardous drugs. Changes have been made to the product monographs in question.
Drugs used to treat hypertension
Comparative Drug ChartWe have added a comparative chart for drugs used to treat hypertension. This document also includes a summary of Hypertension Canada's latest guidelines.
Perioperative management of oral anticoagulants
Comparative Drug ChartA section on perioperative management has been added to the oral anticoagulants comparative drug chart. This section provides relevant information on what to consider when faced with making a clinical decision to interrupt or continue anticoagulation before surgery or a procedure, based on the risk of surgical bleeding and on the patient's thromboembolic risk.
Documents from the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal
Professional DocumentationDocuments entitled You May Be at Risk, published by the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, have been added to our Professional Documentation. They explain to patients the risks associated with certain classes of drugs. These include antipsychotics, proton pump inhibitors, sedative-hypnotics, sulfonylureas, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and antihistamines.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Professional documentationA document on chronic kidney disease has been added to the Professional Documentation. To refer to it, use the search field or click on the link in the Renal Impairment section of our monographs.
Profile Analysis
Dynamic ToolsYou may now begin to familiarize yourselves with our brand new analysis engine. To access, simply click on the link entitled Profile Editor (New!) located in the dynamic tools column at the bottom centre of the main RxVigilance menu. Our software developers will be integrating the new engine over the course of the next few months. We are always available to answer any questions or comments you may have.
Phone Book
New platformVigilance Santé, in partnership with Clinia, is proud to announce that the phone book will be migrating to a new platform! In addition to having access to the same useful information, you will be able to enjoy new functions (business hours, services offered, interactive map, ability to update pharmacy-related information, etc.). The new platform, developed in collaboration with Clinia, can also be used to gather information on other useful health resources (medical clinics, collection centres, etc.). If you had manually entered personal numbers into your directory, do not hesitate to contact our customer service department for help on retrieving them.