Prostate Biopsy Instructions

Pre-Op Instructions

• You will be given a prescription for a sedative that you will need to take prior to the procodure.
• You will be given a prescription for an antibiotic that you will need to take prior to and after the procedure.
• You will need to purchase a Fleets Enema from your pharmacy.
• Let us know if:
  • You have an artificial heart valve or joint or mitral valve prolapse.
  • You are on blood thinners. Blood thinners include:
    • ADVIL, ALEVE, ASPIRIN, ANAPROX, ANACIN, ASCRIPTIN, BUFFERIN, COUMADIN, EXCEDRIN, ECOTRIN, MOTRIN, NAPROSYN, NUPRIN, PLAVIX, and VITAMIN E.
  • You did not remember to stop taking blood thinners at least 7 days prior to your procedure.
  • You are not feeling well the day of your procedure.
  • You have any questions or concerns about your procedure
• You may take your other medications as you normally do.

The Day of the Procedure

• You must use a Fleets Enema according to the package instructions prior to coming to the office.
  • If you are scheduled before noon, use enema, the night before. If you are scheduled after noon, do the enema that morning.
• You may eat a light breakfast and a light lunch if you are scheduled after noon.
• You must take your antibiotic as directed.
• You must bring someone to drive you home.
• You will be asked to provide a urine sample upon your arrival.
• You will be given fluids to drink and asked to urinate before you are sent home.

Post-OP Instructions

• Drink plenty of fluids to prevent blood clots and infection in the bladder.
• Avoid strenuous activity, including heavy lifting and sexual intercourse, for 3-4 days.
• You must take your antibiotic as directed.
• You should expect some burning, frequency, or pain for a few days, Also, you should expect some blood in the semen, stool, or urine for several days or even a few weeks.
• However, if you experience excessive blooding, burning, clots, frequency, or pain or fever over 101° F, contact the office at (423) 638-4046.

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