A colonoscopyis an invasive procedure in which a physician places a long, flexible tube outfitted with a small video camera into the rectum. The camera allows the doctor to view the entire colon and search for abnormalities or changes that could be warning signs for colorectal cancer. There ar...
An intravenous (IV) line will be inserted into one of your veins in order to deliver sedatives and pain medications. That way, you won’t feel any pain during your colonoscopy. You may feel some pressure as the colonoscope moves through your colon and as it’s used to inflate your colo...
Bowel preparation is used to clear feces and other residues from the colon prior to colonoscopy or other colorectal procedures. It requires you to temporarily stop certain medications and adjust your diet one to seven days before the bowel prep. Bowel prep often involves the combination of a stim...
Also, I was told to stop taking certain medications in the week leading up to my colonoscopy (though I don’t ordinarily take any oral medications). I’m not diabetic, but I understand those with diabetes should avoid taking oral diabetic medications on the day prior to the colonoscopy. Thi...
For complete information on dosing, instructions for use, preparation and administration, see full prescribing information. (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4). Do not take oral medications within 1 hour of start of each dose. (2.3, 7.2) Complete preparation at least 2 hours before colonoscopy or as directe...
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You will go home later during the day after you have your colonoscopy. Colonoscopy usually is performed without checking into the hospital (as an outpatient procedure). You will be monitored and observed in the doctor's office until the side effects of the medications have worn before you can...
Do not take oral medications within 1 hour before or after starting each dose of OsmoPrep [see Drug Interactions (7.2)]. 2.2 Dosage Regimen Instruct adult patients that on the day before their colonoscopy, they can consume a light breakfast consisting of clear soup and/or plain yogurt (no ...
Discover MoviPrep, a low-volume colonoscopy prep proven to effectively cleanse your colon, allowing your doctor to detect and remove abnormal growths.
Discover MoviPrep, a low-volume colonoscopy prep proven to effectively cleanse your colon, allowing your doctor to detect and remove abnormal growths.