Drugs discontinued before surgery

Thus, Pradaxa needs to be discontinued earlier before surgeries, such as 2 or more days before surgery (see table). If surgeries with a high

In the absence of either criteria, discontinue prior to surgery. Irreversible MAO antagonists may require 2 weeks after discontinuation of drug for normal MAO function to return. Therefore these medications should be tapered and discontinued two weeks before elective surgery.

In the absence of either criteria, discontinue prior to surgery. Irreversible MAO antagonists may require 2 weeks after discontinuation of drug for normal MAO function to return. Therefore these medications should be tapered and discontinued two weeks before elective surgery.

In the absence of either criteria, discontinue prior to surgery. Irreversible MAO antagonists may require 2 weeks after discontinuation of drug for normal MAO function to return. Therefore these medications should be tapered and discontinued two weeks before elective surgery.

Temporarily discontinue PRADAXA before invasive or surgical procedures 2.8 Discontinuation for Surgery and Other Interventions. If possible, discontinue

Temporarily discontinue PRADAXA before invasive or surgical For pediatric patients, discontinue PRADAXA Capsules 24 hours before an elective surgery

Garlic (discontinue at least 7 days before surgery) Gingko (discontinue at least 36 hours before surgery) Ginseng (discontinue at least 7 days before surgery) Kava (discontinue at least 24 hours before surgery) St. John's Wort (stop at least 5 days before surgery) Valerian (slowly taper off before surgery) Ang-Lee (2024) JAMA [PubMed]

For patients controlled on oral agents, discontinue drugs 1 day before surgery. Discontinue biguanides (metformin) on the day of surgery because

days before surgery Prasugrel - stop 7 days before surgery Ticlopidine - stop 10 days before surgery Vitamin K Antagonists Discontinue 5 days before elective surgery and resume