MEDICATIONS TO BE AVOIDED 2 WEEKS BEFORE SURGERY
If you are taking any steroid and/or medication for arthritis, please call our office at +52 (664) 634-3790
The following drugs either contain aspirin and/or have undesirable side effects that may affect your surgery (abnormal bleeding and bruising). These drugs should be avoided for two weeks prior to surgery. If you need to take something for the relief of minor pain, YOU MAY TAKE TYLENOL or another “acetaminophen product.” Please let us know if you are currently taking any of these medications.
Advil
Alka-Seltzer
Alka-Seltzer Plus
Anacin
Anaprox
Anadynos
Ansaid
A.P.C
Argesic
Arthropan liquid
Arthritis pain formula
Arthritis strength bufferin
A.S.A
A.S.A Enseals
Ascriptin
Ascriptin A/D
Ascriptin with codeine
Ascriptin extra strength
Asperbuf
Aspergum
Aspirin
Atromid
Axotal
Azolid
Bayer aspirin
Bayer aspirin maximum
Bayer children's aspirin
Bayer children's cold
Bayer time-release aspirin
B.C tablets and powder
Buff-a-comp
Buff-a-comp No. 3
Bufferin arthritis strength
Bufferin extra strength
bufferin with codeine No. 3
Buffets ll
Buffinol
Buf-tabs
Butazolidin
Cams arthritis pain reliever
Carisoprodol
Cheracol capsules
Chlortrimeton
Clinoril
Congesprin chewable
Cope tablets
Cosprin tablets
CP-2 tables
Damason-P
Darvon compound
Darvon compound-65
Darvon N with A.S.A
Darvon with A.S.A pulvules
SUPPLEMENTS TO AVOID TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY
AND FOR TWO WEEKS AFTER SURGERY
The “natural products” listed below may be beneficial for a variety of ailments, but THEIR USE AROUND THE TIME OF SURGERY MAY NOT BE DESIRABLE. Therefore, it is advisable to stop taking these products to avoid problems with surgery and anesthesia. Discontinue the use of these products two weeks prior to surgery and two weeks after surgery. Specific nutritional supplements that should be discontinued include:
Bilberry (vaccinium myrtillus) - Contain anthocyanosides, flavonoid compounds that improve visual acuity and are important in the treatment of eye disorders. Excellent antioxidant that strengthens capillaries and collagen. Has antiplatelet activity and may inhibit clot formation.
Cayenne (capsicum annuum) - Used for Gl tract disorders. Overdose may cause severe hypothermia.
Dong Quai (angelica sinensis) - The main application is in the relief of menstrual disorders and menstrual cramps. often used to relieve menopausal symptoms. Active constituent is coumarin derivatives, which may potentiate existing anticoagulant medications.
Echinacea (echinacea augusifolia) - Immune system stimulant with anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial effects. Used as a prophylaxis for upper respiratory infections. Use of echinacea may impact the liver when general anesthetic or certain other medications such as anabolic steroids or methotrexate are used.
Feverfew (tanacetum paithenium) - Used for migraine headache prevention and for arthritis, rheumatic disease, and allergies. May increase bleeding, especially in patients taking certain anticlotting medications.
Fish Oil Capsules - Supplies important omega-6 fatty acid, DHA, nd EPA, used to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Has blood-thinning properties.
Garlic (allium sativum) - Garlic has vasodilatory, hypocholesterolemic effects, and antiplatelet effects. May augment effects of coumadin, warfarin, and NSAIDS, causing abnormal bleeding time.
Ginger (zingirber officinale) - Useful as antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-nauseant. Prophylactic for motion sickness and used to stimulate appetite. Useful for postoperative emesis. Use of ginger may alter bleeding time. Ginger may interfere with cardiac and anticoagulant medications.
Ginkgo Biloba - One of the oldest living tree species which can live up to 1000 years and grow to a height of 120 feet. Used as an antioxidant and circulatory stimulant. Used for treatment of intermittent claudication, tinnitus, vertigo, memory enhancement, and sexual dysfunction. Anticoagulant activity is 3x stronger than vitamin E.
Ginseng (panax ginseng/panax quinquefolium) - At least 3 different varieties: Asian, American, and Siberian. improves physical and cognitive performance, mood, or metabolism. An adaptogen and an antioxidant. Anticoagulant that may interact with cardiac, hypo/hyper intensive medications and hypoglycemic agents.
Hawthorne (crataegus laevigata) - The extract is used for its ability to potentiate the action of cardiac glycosides. Used in the treatment of ischemic heart disease, hypertension, angina, and chronic congestive heart disease. Potentiates the actions of digitalis and other cardiac glycosides.
Kava Kava (piper methysticum) - Sedative, analgesic, soporific, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, anxiolytic. Similar to the effects of benzodiazepines in treatment of anxiety. May potentiate CNS effects of barbiturates, alcohol, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and general anesthetics.
Licorice Root (glycyrrhiza glabra) - Used for gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, and cough/bronchitis. Glycyrrhizic acid in licorice may cause high blood pressure, hypokalemia, and edema.
Ma Huang (ephedra sinica) - Used in weight loss and energy products; a natural amphetamine with powerful stimulant effects. More than 800 adverse reactions reported with the FDA. Causes hypertension, tachycardia, cardiomyopathy, and cardiac dysrhythmias.
Melatonin - A hormone secreted by the pineal gland. Regulates many other hormones that are involved in controlling circadian rhythm. Used for jet lag, insomnia, and SAD (seasonal affective disorder). May potentiate CNS effects of barbiturates and general anesthetics.
Red Clover (trifolium pratense) - Used to relieve menopausal symptoms. Active constituent includes coumarin derivatives, which may potentiate existing anticoagulant medications.
St. John’s wort (hypericum perforatum) - Herb used as mild antidepressant, sedative, anxiolytic. May have a monoamine oxidase (MOA) inhibitory effects. Can interact with MAO inhibitors and other antidepressants. Many other drug interactions reported.
Valerian (valeriana officinalis) - Used as a sedative, hypnotic, and antispasmodic in the Gl tract. Relieves anxiety, nervousness, and insomnia. May increase effects of sedative hypnotics.
Vitamin E - Important fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant and prevents the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Used in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, cancer, age-related degenerative diseases. Anticlotting benefits can prolong bleeding time.
Yohimbe (corynanthe yohimbe) - “Natural Viagra” that has MAO effects. Yohimbine is the agent extracted from the bark of the yohimbe tree. The tree grows in the African nations of Cameroon, Gabon, and Zaire. Purported to have both psychological and physical effects. Increases the potency of anesthetics.
If you have any questions about the supplements you are currently taking, please call our office at +52 (664) 634-3790.
Di-gesic
Disalcid
Dolobid
Dolprin
Dristan
Durasal tablets
Easprin
Ecotin
Efficin
Elavil
Emagrin
Emprazil
Empirin with codeine
Encaprin
Endep
Equagesic tablets
Etrafon
Excedrin
Feldene
Fiorinal
Fish oil
Flagyl
Flexeril
Four-way cold tablets
Gaysal-S
Gelprin
Gemnisin
Goody's
Ibuprofen
Indocin
indomethacin
Lanorinal
Lioresal
Lortab
Magan
Magsal
Marnal
Maximum bayer aspirin
Measurin
Medomen
Methcarbamol with Aspirin
Micrainin
Mobidin
Midol
Mobigesic
Momentum muscular
Backache formula
Motrin
Mysteclin F
Nalfon
Naprosyn
Naproxen
Neocylate
Nicobid
Norgesic
Norgesic forte
Nuprin
Oraflex
Orudis
pabalate-SF
Pamelor
Parnate
Pepto-Bismol tablets
Pepto-Bismol suspension
Percodan
Percodan demi tablets
Persantine
Persistin
Phentermine
Phenylbutazone
Ponstel
Propoxyphene compound 65
Robaxisal
Rufen
Ru-tuss
S.A.C
Saleto
salocal
Sine aid
Sin-off sinus medicine
Sinutab
SK-65 Compound
Stanback
Stendin
St. Joseph’s children’s aspirin
St. Joseph’s cold tablets
Sulindac
Surmontil
Synalgos
Tagamet
Talwin compound
Tenuate dospan
Tetracycline
Tolectin
Tolmetin
Triaminicin
Triavil
Trigesic
Trilisate tablets and liquids
Uracel
Vanquish
Verin
Vibramycin
Vitamin E
Voltaren
Zomax
Zorprin