Oral diabetic medicine after IV contrast administration (1199)
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after IV contrast administration
Please follow the instructions below if your child is taking one of these medicines:
- Metformin
- Glucovance
- Fortamet
- Metaglip
- Glucophage
- Advandment
- Glucophage XR
- Actosplus-met
As part of your child's exam today, they received IV contrast. The contrast along with their diabetes medicine can cause a build-up of lactic acid in their system. This can be dangerous if their kidneys are not working well.
Your child may take your medicine before the test, but not after.
Do not start your medicine until your doctor tells you it is okay.
- It will be at least 48 hours after the IV contrast. Please note the date and time of your IV contrast test. Date/Time contrast was given: ___________ / ___________
- Your child must have a creatinine blood test done 48 hours after having contrast.
- Contact your child's primary doctor for the results of your blood test.
Remember: Do not re-start the diabetes medicine until you have the results from your child's doctor.
Steps:
1. Call the primary doctor today to set up an appointment for a creatinine blood test.
2. Call the doctor for the results and instructions on when to re-start the medicine.
3. You will need to watch your child's blood sugar more closely during this time.
We will tell your child's doctor that you have been given this information.
Please call us with any questions or concerns:
The CT Department
Children’s Wisconsin Hospital in Milwaukee
414-266-3200