Issues for Surgery |
Possible increase in sputum viscosity in patients with bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) if omitted. |
Advice in the Perioperative period |
Elective and Emergency Surgery Continue. Post-operative Advice If patient nil-by-mouth post-operatively consider alternative mucolytics e.g. nebulised sodium chloride. |
Interaction(s) with Common Anaesthetic Agents |
None1, 2, 3. |
Interaction(s) with other Common Medicines used in the Perioperative Period |
None1, 2, 3. |
Further Information |
None relevant. |
References |
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