Medication Exclusions
ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) DO NOT GIVE:
Patients with liver disease or impaired liver function
Patient has taken acetaminophen in the last 8 hours
DO NOT exceed a total of 3 g acetaminophen in 24 hours
CELECOXIB (CELEBREX) DO NOT GIVE:
Allergy to NSAIDS or Sulfa drugs
Elevated creatinine >1.4
High-risk for GI bleed (or known ulcer disease)
If patient is already taking Celecoxib prior to surgery:
If patient took usual morning dose, no further administration necessary preoperatively
If patient missed usual morning dose, patient to receive their usual dose of Celecoxib x1 dose
GABAPENTIN (NEURONTIN) DO NOT GIVE:
Allergy/history of intolerance to Gabapentin
Age >65 β exception if on Gabapentin preop
If patient is already taking Gabapentin prior to surgery:
If patient TOOK usual morning dose, no further administration is necessary preoperatively
If patient MISSED usual morning dose, patient to receive usual home dose of Pregabalin or Gabapentin x1 dose
SCOPOLAMINE (SCOP PATCH) DO NOT GIVE:
Age >65
History of acute angle glaucoma and/or BPH