Oral diabetic medicine after IV contrast administration (1199)
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after IV contrast administration
Please follow the instructions below if you are taking one of these medicines:
- Metformin
- Glucovance
- Fortamet
- Metaglip
- Glucophage
- Advandment
- Glucophage XR
- Actosplus-met
As part of your exam today, you received IV contrast. The contrast along with your diabetic medicine can cause a build-up of lactic acid in your system. This can be dangerous if your kidneys are not working well.
You 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: ___________ / ___________
- You must have a creatinine blood test done 48 hours after having contrast.
- Contact your primary doctor for the results of your blood test.
Remember: Do not re-start your diabetic medicine until you have the results from your doctor.
Steps:
1. Call your primary doctor today to set up an appointment for a creatinine blood test.
2. Call your doctor for the results and instructions on when you can re-start your medicine.
3. You will need to monitor your blood sugar more closely during this time.
We will tell your 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