Anesthesia Medication Instructions for DOS

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  1. 8. Antireflux medication that the patient may continue as prescribed.
  2. 9. These medications are cardio-protective and MUST be taken as prescribed prior to surgery.
  3. 11. Garlic and Gingko are common supplements in this class of medication and should be held on the day of surgery.
  4. 13. Thyroid medication that the patient may continue as prescribed.
  5. 16. SGLT2 Inhibitor that must be held a minimum of 3-4 days before surgery due to the risk of ketoacidosis.
  6. 17. These medications can cause life-threatening blood pressure problems under anesthesia.
  7. 18. Lasix is in this class of medications and is held the day of surgery.
  8. 22. Seizure medication that the patient may continue as prescribed.
  9. 23. Intermediate Acting insulin that the doses is decreased to half the night before surgery and held DOS.
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  1. 1. Antirejection medication that the patient may continue as prescribed.
  2. 2. GLP-1 Receptor Agonist that if taken for weight loss purposes only, must be held for a minimum of 1 week prior to surgery.
  3. 3. Trycyclic Antidepressant and is okay to take the night before surgery but not the morning of surgery.
  4. 4. Cozar is in this class of medications and is held for 24 hours prior to surgery.
  5. 5. Anesthesiology defers to the Cardiologist or Surgeon for patient instructions for these medications that thin the blood.
  6. 6. Weight Loss medication that must be discontinued 1 week prior to surgery.
  7. 7. Lisinopril is in this class of medications and is held for 24 hours prior to surgery.
  8. 10. Opioid Antagonist and the patient needs to consult the prescriber about the management prior to surgery.
  9. 12. Phosphodiasterase 5 Inhibitor that must be held for 48 hours prior to surgery if taking for erectile dysfunction.
  10. 14. Ibuprofen is in this class of medications and instructions are deferred to the surgeon for the need to discontinue/hold.
  11. 15. Medications in this class may be taken the day of surgery as prescribed for pain.
  12. 19. Calcium Channel Blocker medication that the patient may continue as prescribed.
  13. 20. Oral Diabetic Medication that needs to be held for 12 hours prior to surgery or for 48 hours prior to surgery if the patient has chronic kidney disease.
  14. 21. Rapid Acting insulin that is to be held the DOS.