Prostate biopsy

Instructions and preparations

Follow the recommendations of our medical team and come prepared for your prostate biopsy.

If you have to perform a prostate biopsy, the following medication will be necessary:

In case of allergies, you can replace Ciprofloxacin with MONUROL 3 grams. 1 over 4 hours before in SINGLE DOSE.

If you are on anticoagulant treatment:

Aspirina, Tromalyt, Disgren: Leave it 3 days before the test
Plavix,Iscover, Ticlid: 7 days before the test
Sintrom: You must first go through the Hematology service or whoever controls your treatment so that guidelines can be established from there.

Preparation for the MRI sequences programmed in Paracelsus Medical Diagnosis

Preparation for scheduled prostate biopsy in Paracelso Sagasta

DAY BEFORE THE EXPLORATION:

In the evening put an Enema Cassen of 250 cc

BIOPSY’S DAY:

When getting up after breakfast, the second Enema Cassen will be given.
Do not eat or drink anything from 6 hours before the appointment.
Antibiotic treatment: Ciprofloxacin 500 mgrs. 1 tab. every 12 hours starting 4 hours before the appointment WITH VERY LITTLE WATER (a small sip).
Do not forget to bring the preoperative (ECG, analytical and coagulation study and Rx)

AFTER BIOPSY:

Antibiotic treatment: Ciprofloxacino 500 mgrs. 1 pill each 12 hours 3 DAYS MORE
Avoid absolute rest.
Normal diet when leaving the clinic after 2 hours.
You have to go accompanied and do not forget that later you will not be able to drive any vehicle.
If you have discomfort: Ibuprofen 600 mg. 1 tab. every 12 hours
Bleeding through the rectum or urine is normal during the first 2 days.
In case of persistence or uncontrolled bleeding, as well as fever above 38º, go to the emergency room
The persistence of black or dark semen for 7 days after the biopsy is normal.
In the event of a problem, go to the emergency service.