THE DIGESTIVE DISEASE CENTER ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER COLONOSCOPY- PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN ONE WEEK OF PROCEDURE:the following medications usually need to be stopped.
o Iron supplements, vitamins containing iron. o PLEASE check with the prescribing physician about these medications.
Coumadin (Warfarin), Plavix (Clopidogrel), Ticlid (Ticlopidine)
o Diet: Begin low fiber diet, avoid Corn, Popcorn, Raw Fruits & Vegetables, THE DAY BEFORE PROCEDURE: You will have to prep the bowel for this test.
o Diet: Clear liquid diet only, NO solid food allowed. o Purchase physician ordered medication (laxative) to cleanse the colon. o See separate instructions (see back page) for your specific prep. THE DAY OF THE PROCEDURE:
o Take your regularly scheduled oral medications in the morning with a few sips of
water. Injected medications, please ask your prescribing physician for instructions.
o No driving, you MUST have a responsible adult to accompany you home after the
procedure. Otherwise the procedure will be canceled or rescheduled.
o Female patients will be asked to complete a urine pregnancy test if appropriate. o Avoid wearing jewelry. o Park in the West Lot (Free Valet) in front of Neil Hellman Research Building. o Take the A Building elevators to the 4th floor of the Physician Pavilion to check in
o Please bring a list of all your current medications.
PREPARATION FOR COLONOSCOPY Procedure Date: _______________ Time: _______________ Arrival Time: _______________ Follow Up Appt: _______________ The day before procedure:
Purchase the specified preparation from your pharmacy.
o NO solid food. Clear liquids include broth, clear juices, Italian ice,
Popsicles, tea or coffee without milk, gelatin, soda, bouillon.
Twelve (12) Hours Prior to Time of Colonoscopy
Drink an 8 oz. glass of the prep mixture every 15-20 minutes until half (1/2) of the solution is gone.
Six (6) Hours Prior to Time of Colonoscopy
Drink an 8 oz. glass of the prep mixture every 15-20 minutes until the entire
Once mixture is gone, TAKE NOTHING by mouth until after the
colonoscopy is completed, except for your regularly scheduled oral medication.
If you have any questions prior to the procedure please call our nurse at: (518) 262-5049
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