Be Familiar With Meds That Are Held Before Colonoscopy

December 2017

Which meds are typically held before colonoscopy?

Most meds can be taken with a sip of water about 3 hours before the procedure.

But others may need to be held in advance.

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Table of Contents

Practice Ensure Your Patients Get In-Date Meds
Vaccines Be Aware of the Differences Between Shingrix and Zostavax II
Insulin Entuzity is Five Times More Concentrated Than U-100 Regular Insulin
Medication Errors Remember "One Shake, Two Shake" With Reconstituted Oral Meds
Pregnancy Help Dispel Myths About the Safety of Generic Diclectin for Morning Sickness
Medication Errors Avoid Errors With Oral Cyclosporine Products
Cardiology Help Your Spironolactone and Eplerenone Patients Take Their Med Safely
Acne Oral Antibiotics for Acne Should Usually Be Limited to 3 to 4 Months
Gastroenterology Be Familiar With Meds That Are Held Before Colonoscopy
Supplements Watch for Patients Picking Up Cinnamon for Diabetes