fOSTAIR AND ANAESTHETIC

[Dashster]

Can I take Fostair100/6 the day of operation when being given general anaesthetic.

I have not been diagnosed asthmatic but with copd.

[twinkly29]

My vague memory of having read it somewhere is no....but the info leaflet with the Fostair will tell you. Or Google it if you haven't got a leaflet. But the best thing to do would be to ask your GP or phone the department doing your surgery if you have a number for them.

[Dashster in reply to twinkly29]

Rang and am awaiting reply Just got call its seems I just take as normal,Thank You for reply

[twinkly29 in reply to Dashster]

Ah glad you know! I wish they'd just automatically clarify stuff like that before procedures and tests, it would make it so much easier!

[Dashster in reply to twinkly29]

Clarification would be good as on the forms I had to fill in all medication was listed.However I should have thought to ask earlier myself as op. is tomorrow

[Littleriahen]

I’m taking Fostair 200/6 and was told to continue taking all of my asthma medication as normal when I had my op

[Dashster in reply to Littleriahen]

That`s reassuring to know thank you for taking time to reply.

[Littleriahen in reply to Dashster]

No problem 👍🏻

[Hidden]

I seem to remember that the leaflet with the inhaler says you should stop 24 hours or something before surgery and discuss with the anaesthetist. However last time I had surgery I mentioned this to the anaesthetist and she had no knowledge of it so we carried on as normal.

[Dashster in reply to Hidden]

Checked leaflet couldn`t see any mention of anaesthetic. Have now spoken to nurse at hospital who said carry on as normal.Thank you for taking time to reply

[Dpotter]

Hi, I’ve had several ops and have always carried on my meds as normal. Don’t forget to take them with you! Good luck.

[Dashster in reply to Dpotter]

Many thanks for reply