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:
- Continue prescribed medication (listed above) at usual time. Do not cease.
- If the scheduled dose of medication falls on the day of procedure, withhold and administer the following day.
24 hours prior to your procedure:
- Commence a Clear Fluid Diet (see below) 24 hours prior to your arrival time.
- If you have diabetes, please monitor your blood glucose levels closely while on clear fluid diet.
6 hours prior to your procedure:
- Stop drinking clear fluids 6 hours prior to your arrival time.
- Prescription medication should be taken up to 2 hours prior to arrival time with water only (less than 200mL), unless advised otherwise.
- 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 | |
| Yes | No |
| Water | Solid foods |
| Black tea or coffee | Milk |
| Herbal tea | Tea or coffee with milk |
| Clear broth | Fluids that have sediment or floating solids |
| Strained apple juice | Cloudy apple juice or juice with pulp |
| Soda water | Brightly coloured liquids |
| Ginger beer/ale (non-alcoholic) | Bubble tea |
| Lemonade | Alcohol of any kind |
| Lemon/orange (only) cordial | Jelly |
| 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.