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Prostate Biopsy instructions

Pre-OP Instructions

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 Enemas 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 (WARFARIN), ELIQUIS, EXCEDRIN, ECOTRIN, NAPROSYN, NUPRIN, PLAVIX (CLOPIDOGREL), 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.

You must use a Fleets Enema according to the package instructions prior to coming to the office.
You may eat a light breakfast and a light lunch if you are scheduled afternoon.
You must take your antibiotic as directed.

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.