Nateglinide, Repaglinide |
Issues for Surgery |
Increased risk of post-operative infection and delayed wound healing due to poor glycaemic control if omitted. |
Advice in the Perioperative period |
Morning Surgery Afternoon Surgery Patients undergoing Bariatric Surgery Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus not following a LRD: Follow the advice above for Elective Surgery. Emergency Surgery In the event of emergency surgery and the patient has already taken their meglitinide dose monitor capillary blood glucose (CBG) levels closely and treat any hypoglycaemia accordingly. Perioperative Considerations Ensure emergency treatment of hypoglycaemia is prescribed i.e. Glucogel® and 20% dextrose. Rapid acting insulin should also be prescribed1, 2. Post-operative Advice Patients undergoing Bariatric Surgery |
Interaction(s) with Common Anaesthetic Agents |
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Interaction(s) with other Common Medicines used in the Perioperative Period |
Antibiotics |
Further Information |
Liver Reduction Diet (LRD) |
References |
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