Issues for Surgery |
Combination product containing metformin – risk of lactic acidosis if continued (see Interaction(s) with other Common Medicines used in the Perioperative Period and Further Information). Potential for hypoglycaemia when taken concomitantly with other blood glucose lowering medicines and continued during nil by mouth (NBM) period. |
Advice in the Perioperative period |
Morning or Afternoon Surgery. EXCEPT:
Consideration should be given to prescribing the components of combination products as separate medicines perioperatively. Patients having Surgery for Bladder Cancer Patients undergoing Bariatric Surgery Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus not following a LRD: Follow the advice above for Elective and Emergency Surgery. 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 For combination product containing metformin – follow advice on restarting in Metformin monograph. 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 |
Iodinated Contrast Agents Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) |
Further Information |
VRIII Bladder Cancer Liver Reduction Diet (LRD) |
References |
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