What medications should you not take before a CT scan?
Table of Contents
- 1 What medications should you not take before a CT scan?
- 2 What should you not do before an abdominal CT scan?
- 3 Is it OK to take ibuprofen before a CT scan?
- 4 Can I drink water before CT scan of abdomen?
- 5 Can I take Tylenol before CT scan?
- 6 Can you take acetaminophen before a CT scan?
- 7 Can I take amoxicillin before CT scan?
- 8 Can I take Tylenol before a CT scan with contrast?
What medications should you not take before a CT scan?
Aspirin or aspirin-containing compounds – Stop taking five days before your procedure. Plavix – Stop taking five days before your procedure. Coumadin (warfarin) – Please obtain a laboratory test (INR) before your procedure to determine the exact time to stop the medication.
What should you not do before an abdominal CT scan?
For most abdominal CT scans, you will be instructed not to eat or drink anything besides water for two to four hours prior to the imaging test. Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding medications.
Can I take blood pressure medicine before a CT scan?
DO NOT TAKE ANY OTHER BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS THE DAY OF THE TEST!
Is it OK to take ibuprofen before a CT scan?
Patients may not eat for four hours prior to any CT scan if you will be receiving IV contrast. Patients are encouraged to drink plenty of clear liquids. Patients may take medications, except Ibuprofen (i.e. Advil, Motrin, etc.) and Naproxen Sodium (i.e. Alleve, etc.).
Can I drink water before CT scan of abdomen?
For four hours prior to your exam, please do not eat solid foods. You may drink fluids such as water, juice, or black decaffeinated coffee or tea. Some CT scan exams, particularly abdominal CT scans, may require that you drink water or an oral contrast so we may better visualize structures within the abdominal area.
Can I take antibiotics before CT scan?
Based on current study results administration of antibiotics appears to have no clinically significant impact on the diagnostic accuracy of FDG PET/CT performed for evaluation of known or suspected infectious processes.
Can I take Tylenol before CT scan?
You may be asked to lie on your back for an extended period of time for the exam. If that could cause discomfort, you may take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) before the procedure begins.
Can you take acetaminophen before a CT scan?
Do I need to fast before an abdominal CT scan?
Generally, there is no fasting requirement prior to a CT scan, unless a contrast dye is to be used. Your doctor will give you special instructions ahead of time if contrast is to be used and if you will need to withhold food and drink.