Antithrombotic drugs: duration of action and approach to reversal when indicated Drug class Specific agent(s) Duration of action Approach to reversal based on procedural urgency Elective Urgent APAs Aspirin 7-10 days NA Hold, can give platelets NSAIDs Varies NA Hold Dipyridamole (Persantine) 2-3 days Hold Hold Cilostazol (Pletal, Otsuka Pharmace Management of anticoagulation in patients undergoing endoscopic procedures is challenging because interrupting anticoagulation for a procedure transiently increases the risk of thromboembolism
Diagnostic colonoscopy has long been established to be low risk for hemorrhage even in patients on antithrombotic therapy, while colonoscopy with interventions—including polypectomy—is viewed as high risk requiring interruption of antithrombotic therapy when possible
Colonoscopy frequently is performed for patients who are taking aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiplatelet agents, and other anticoagulants
No statistically significant difference was found between the number of days that anticoagulation was held pre- or post-polypectomy in individuals who did and did not bleed
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Consider measuring dTT and/or withholding 96 hours or • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDS): stop these 7 days before the colonoscopy
Clopidogrel may increase the risk of serious bleeding during a surgery, other medical procedures (eg, coronary stent procedure), or some kinds of dental work
(INR must be < 1
Colonoscopy with polypectomy of polyps > 1 cm
• Do not take blood thinners the day of your procedure (see page 2)
Abraham, discontinuation of cardioprotective acetylsalicylic acids (ASAs) before endoscopic procedures is not required, and endoscopic procedures can be performed safely in patients taking ASAs
75 They were randomised at 7 days before procedure into either continuing with clopidogrel 75 mg a day or placebo until the morning of colonoscopy
25 Aspirin should be discontinued before procedures in the second and third groups, or Plavix is estimated to be cleared from your body in about 33 hours
Plavix is estimated to be cleared from your body in about 33 hours
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Furthermore, major GI bleeding represents a serious complication of anticoagulant therapy, with an Plavix belongs to the class of medicines known as P2Y12 inhibitors
How long hold Plavix before hip surgery? Manufacturers and other published guidelines based on the physiological lifespan of the platelets recommend stopping clopidogrel at least 5-7 days before undergoing elective surgery to allow recovery of normal platelet function and avoid the perioperative risks of increased bleeding [8-11]
They can be stopped 2-3 days before major surgery and held one day before minor surgery
Please call your gastroenterologist, if you have any questions about your medications
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are discontinued 1 to 2 days before colonoscopy Colonoscopy prep: make it easier
Colonoscopy Prep
4 days before your test Please start eating only low-fibre foods and keep eating them until one day before your colonoscopy
FOUR DAYS BEFORE PROCEDURE: Discontinue eating any CORN or TOMATOES, POTATO CHIPS, NUTS, What if I take aspirin, clopidogrel, or Plavix®? Some people need to stay on these medicines even if they are going to have a colonoscopy
Always follow your doctor's directions on when to stop and start taking Brilinta again
Sources: Sunkara et al, Health Serv Insights, 2016
At the same time, some endoscopic interventions may have bleeding risks that are increased by the antiplatelet agent given for thromboembolism prevention
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The following principles inform the management of chronic medications in the perioperative period: A complete medication history should be obtained, and all clinicians involved in patient management (eg, surgeon, anesthesiologist, medical consultants) should review the medication history
Our practice is to suspend warfarin 5-7 days, aspirin 3 days, and clopidogrel (Plavix) 7
For high-risk endoscopic procedures in patients on DOACs, we recommend that the last
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The risks of precipitating thromboembolic complications if anticoagulants are stopped must be
Nevertheless, there are some procedures considered less than low bleeding risk, such as a colonoscopy without biopsy, where DOAC therapy may be continued
1 – 7 In the largest (N=126 773) cohort study to date describing the incidence and timing of noncardiac surgery after coronary stent placement, 12% of patients who received bare metal stents (BMSs) and
These potentially lifesaving medications include warfarin (Coumadin) and a class of drugs called non-vitamin K antagonist CME Released: 5/26/2010
After the initial 3-6 months, single antiplatelet therapy is recommended long-term
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, intending to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before taking Plavix
Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Plavix, recommends discontinuing Plavix use at least five days prior to having surgery
Deferring elective polypectomy is appropriate for patients taking thienopyridine anti-platelet drugs who have recently undergone bare Given its relatively low potential to contribute to serious bleeding, there is no need to discontinue aspirin in most patients undergoing procedures in the first group; even colonoscopy with polypectomy is probably safe absent other risk factors for bleeding