Below are a set of basic instructions for most elective medical procedures and surgeries. Please consult with your personal physician and/or surgeon before making any changes to your medication routine.
Medications that contain Asprin
Seltzer
Anacin
Ascriptin
BC Powder
Cope
Doan’s Pills
Empirin
Fiogesic
Midol
Norwich
Peto-Bismol
Presalin
S-A-C Tabs
Soma Compound
Talwin
Alka-Seltzer
Arthritis Pain Formula
Bufferin
Coricidin
Doprin #3 Tabs
Excedrin
Fiorinal
Mmomentum
Oxycodone
Percodan
Proxyphene
Sine-off
St. Joseph Asprin
Triamincin
Aspirin
Bayer Products
Buffinol
Dia-Gesic
Ecortin
Feldene
Lortab ASA
Norgesic P-A-C
Persistin
Robaxisal
Sinutab
Synalgous
Vanquish
Medications that contain Ibuprofen
Advil
Motrin
Aleve
Haltran
Ibu-Tab
Motrin
Rufen
Midol 200
Medipren
Nuprin
Trendar
Pedia Profen
Other medications to avoid
Actefed
Anaprox
Birth Control
Clinoril C
Doxycycline
Naprosyn
Orudis
Herbal products that increase your risk of bruising/bleeding
Stop 3 WEEKS prior to treatment/procedure
Ginkgo Biloba
Vitamin E
Omega 3 Oil
Ginseng
Nutmeg
Parsely
Dill
Feverfew
Garlic
Ginger
Rhodiola Rosea
Yohimbe
Passion Flower
Kava
Ooldensel
Dava
St. John’s Wort
Valerian Root
Cat’s claw
Ayahaucus
Tribulus terrestris
Prescription Medications
Discuss all of your medications with your doctor at least 2 weeks prior to your procedure/surgery
Continue Day of Surgery
Alzheier’s medications
Anti-anxiety medications
Antidepressants
Anti-psychiatric Meds
Beta Blockers
Anti-arrhythmic
Anti-hypertensive
Cardiac medications
Statins
Steroids
Immunosuppressant and Rheumatologic Medications
Anti0-virals
Birth control pills
Thyroid Medications
Exceptions: Do not take on the day of surgery
ACE inhibiotrs
ARB’s
Direct Renin Inhibitors
Diuretics
Iron Supplements
Oral Diabetic agents
Estrogen Compounds
Discuss alternatives with your doctor at least 4 weeks prior to your procedure: