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MEDICATIONS THAT MAY INHIBIT ABILITY TO CLOT BLOOD
PROCEDURE EDUCATION LITERATURE AND CONSENT FORM
We recommend that you read this handout carefully in order to prepare yourself or family members for the proposed procedure. In
doing so, you wil benefit both the outcome and safety of the procedure. If you stil have any questions or concerns, we strongly
encourage you to contact our office prior to your procedure so that we may clarify any pertinent issues. “An educated patient is
the best patient.”
When undergoing some procedures or operations, it is important that your blood be able to clot. Many over-the-counter and
prescription drugs, in one or several ways, may prevent your blood from properly clotting in a timely fashion. The most common of
these medications are the analgesics (medications that minimize pain) and the anti-inflammatory compounds (medications that
reduce inflammation or swelling), although there are others as well.
Tylenol® is a trade name for “acetaminophen.” Compounds that contain acetaminophen do NOT (by themselves) affect your ability
to clot your blood. Therefore, they are safe to take in the days preceding surgery, provided they do not contain a mixture of any of
the compounds listed below. Some medications are a blend of different analgesic or anti-inflammatory compounds. Most over-the-
counter “cold remedies” contain acetaminophen, but please read the ingredients label carefully.
The long list below contains some of the more common medications that fal into this category. If you have recently (anytime
within the past 2 weeks) taken any of these medications, or anything that you believe to be similar, please let us know. Of
course, there may be other medications not mentioned here so if you are in doubt, please cal us and inquire.

Aspirin Compounds (the ingredients may read “aspirin” or “acetylsalicylic acid” or “salicylate”) • Ibuprofen or Ibuprofen-like Compounds • Many of the Pain Relieving Creams/Ointments 01: Medications that may Inhibit Clotting
The arthritis medications in the category of Cox-2 Inhibitors are cal ed “celecoxib” (Celebrex®) and “rofecoxib” (Vioxx®). While they
do work as analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications, they may not interfere with your ability to clot blood. You need to tel your physician if you are on these. Other medications that may inhibit your ability to clot blood are those that you may be taking if you see a cardiologist or a vascular surgeon. We need to know if you are on, or have recently taken any of these medications: • Fragmin® (dalteparin given by injection at the doctor) • Lovenox® (enoxaparin- given by injection at the doctor) The information contained in this Medical Informed Consent Form (“Consent Form”) is intended to solely inform and educate and should not be used as a substitute for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a physician or other healthcare professional. Please cal your doctor if you have any questions.
01: Medications that may Inhibit Clotting

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