Pre and Post Op Medications
| MEDICINE | DOSAGE | EFFECT | START |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augmentin 500mg (Amoxicillin Clavulanate) Antibiotic |
500mg Every 8 Hours For One Week | Anti-Infection | Night Before Surgery. You will resume the medication after you arrive home from our surgical facility. |
| Zithromax (Z Pak 250mg) (azithromycin) *Only for patients with penicillin allergy |
Take Per Package Directions | Antibiotic | Night Before Surgery. You will resume the medication once you arrive home from our surgical facility. |
| Toradol 10mg(Ketolorac) | 1 Tablet 3 times a day | Anti-Pain, Anti-Swelling | Start after surgery, once you arrive home from our facility. |
| Dexamethasone .5mg | 1 Tablet 3 times a day | Anti- Swelling | Start after surgery, once you arrive home from our facility. |
| Percocet 5/325mg (Oxycodone & Acetominophen) |
1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours for pain | Anti-Pain | After Procedure Only If Needed |
| Acetominophen (Tylenol) (over the counter) |
2 Grams To Start Then 500mg Every 6 Hours For 5 Doses Total, Then Stop | Anti-Pain | After surgery if needed |
| Hibiclens(over the counter) | Shower Night Before And Morning Of Surgery | Anti-Bacterial | Night before surgery and morning of surgery |
| Mupirocin 2% Ointment (Bactroban) |
Apply to incisions every 8 hours | Anti-Bacterial | 1 day after surgery- apply only to incisions |