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Pre procedure advice for patients taking GLP-1 RA & GIP/GLP-1 RA Medicines

Patient information

GLP-1 RA AND GIP/GLP-1 RA MEDICINES
Generic name
Brand name
Semaglutide
Ozempic ®, Wegovy®
Dulaglutide
Trulicity®
Liraglutide
Victoza®, Saxenda®
Tirzepatide
Mounjaro®

Prior to your procedure:

  1. Continue prescribed medication (listed above) at usual time. Do not cease.
  2. If the scheduled dose of medication falls on the day of procedure, withhold and administer the following day.


24 hours prior to your procedure:

  1. Commence a Clear Fluid Diet (see below) 24 hours prior to your arrival time.
  2. If you have diabetes, please monitor your blood glucose levels closely while on clear fluid diet.


6 hours prior to your procedure:

  1. Stop drinking clear fluids 6 hours prior to your arrival time.
  2. Prescription medication should be taken up to 2 hours prior to arrival time with water only (less than 200mL), unless advised otherwise.
  3. Remain nil by mouth until after your procedure. If these instructions are not followed, you are considered non-fasted and your procedure may be cancelled on the day.


If these instructions are not followed, you are considered non-fasted and your procedure may be cancelled on the day.

Clear fluid diet
YesNo
WaterSolid foods
Black tea or coffee Milk
Herbal teaTea or coffee with milk
Clear brothFluids that have sediment or floating solids
Strained apple juiceCloudy apple juice or juice with pulp
Soda waterBrightly coloured liquids
Ginger beer/ale (non-alcoholic)Bubble tea
LemonadeAlcohol of any kind
Lemon/orange (only) cordialJelly
Yellow/orange (only) sports/electrolyte drinks


If you have any concerns, please call Mater Hospital Brisbane – Pre-Admission Team on (07) 3163 3000 with your hospital reference number.