Preparation for Prostate Biopsy

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TREATMENT:

• Enema Casen 250cc. 2 units.
• Ciprofloxacino 500 mg pills.
• Metronidazol 250mg. pills (FLAGYL).

If you are allergic, not take Ciprofloxacino and Metronidazol, and take Monurol 3gr. 1 packet 4h before the exploration (only 1)

If you take anticoagulant therapy:

• Aspirinas, Tromalyt, Disgren: not take them 3 days before the exploration.
• Plavix, Iscover, Ticlid: not take 7 days before the exploration.
• Sintrom: Visit your specialist.
• Oral Anticoagulants: ask to your doctor.

DAY BEFORE THE EXPLORATION:

In the evening take a Enema Casen de 250cc.

DAY OF THE EXPLORATION:

• Ciprofloxacino 500 mg. 1 pill every 8 hours.
• Metronidazol 250mg. 2 pills every 12 hours.
• Start the 2 treatments 4 hours before the exploration.
• Don't eat and don't drink anything 6 hours before the exploration.
• When you get up in the morning take another Enema Casen de 250cc.
• Bring with you coagulation tests (Protrombina and Cefalina).

AFTER THE EXPLORATION:

• Ciprofloxacino 500 mg 1 pill every 8 hours. 3 days more.
• Metronidazol 250mg. 2 pills every 12 hours. 1 day more.
• Avoid bed rest
• Seek accompanied.
• If you have discomform or pain take: Ibuprofeno 600 mgrs every 12 hours.
• It is normal rectal bleeding and urine during the first 2 days. In case of persistent or uncontrolled bleeding and fever over 38 º go to the emergency service or call us urgent
• It is normal the persistence of black or dark in the sperm 7 days after prostate biopsy.

Please contact with us in case of emergency (902 20 22 30)