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Medications to Avoid Prior to Surgery

There are several drugs which are very important to avoid prior to your operation. These drugs affect the ability of your blood to clot and thus increase the risk of bleeding during and after your operation.

Please make sure that you check this list carefully and tell your Surgeon and your Anaesthetist if you have been on these medications or supplements.

Warfarin and Related

  • Coumadin
  • Elmiron
  • Marevan
  • Coumidin
  • Fragmin
  • Orgaran
  • Dindevan
  • Heparin

Aspirin Medications

  • Alka-Seltzer
  • Asasantin SR
  • Aspalgin
  • Aspro Clear Extra Strength
  • Codox
  • Codral Forte
  • Solprin 
  • Aspro Preparations
  • Astrix 100
  • Astrix tablets
  • Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength
  • DBL Aspirin
  • Disprin
  • Veganin
  • Cardiprin 100
  • Cartia
  • Codiphen
  • Codis
  • Disprin Forte
  • Ecotrin

Clopidogrel Medications

  • Plavix
  • Iscover

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications

  • Aclin (sulindac)
  • Advil (ibuprofen)
  • Brufen (ibuprofen)
  • Bugesic (ibuprofen)
  • Dinac (diclofenac)
  • Eazydayz (naproxen)
  • Naprogesic (naproxen)
  • Naprosyn (naproxen)
  • Ponstan (mefenamic acid)
  • ProVen (ibuprofen)
  • Tri-Profen (ibuprofen)
  • Viclofen (diclofenac)
  • Aleve (naproxen)
  • Anaprox (Anaprox)
  • Butalgin (ibuprofen)
  • Crysanal (naproxen)
  • Feldene (piroxicam)
  • Fenac (diclofenac)
  • Nurofen (ibuprofen)
  • Nurolast (naproxen)
  • Orudis (ketoprofen)
  • Proxen SR (naproxen)
  • Rafen (ibuprofen)
  • Voltaren (diclofenac)
  • Arthrexin (indomethacin)
  • Arthrotec (diclofenac)
  • Diclofenac (diclofenac)
  • Diclohexal (diclofenac)
  • Indocid (indomethacin)
  • Inza (naproxen)
  • Iprofen (ibuprofen)
  • Oruvail (ketoprofen)
  • Panafen (ibuprofen)
  • Surgam (tiaprofenic acid)
  • Toradol (ketorolac)
  • Voltfast (diclofenac)

Herbal and Natural Supplements

  • Garlic tablets
  • Ginger
  • Gingko
  • Ginseng
  • St. John’s Wort
  • Fish Oil

Dr. Mark Kohout is a dedicated qualified plastic surgeon based in central Sydney with over 25 years of experience in the cosmetic field. With his extensive training and experience, patients can be assured they are in the hands of a highly accomplished surgeon.  Dr. Kohout is a fully committed, friendly professional who is devoted in providing the optimal care, support and results, alongside his compassionate team.

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