Issues for surgery
Risk of alcohol relapse if omitted.
Advice in the perioperative period
Elective and emergency surgery
Continue.
Post-operative advice
Restart post-operatively as soon as next dose is due.
Monitor renal function – dose reduction may be necessary if renal function is impaired (consult current product literature).
Interactions with common anaesthetic agents
None.
Interactions with other common medicines used in the perioperative period
None.
Further information
None relevant.
References
Joint Formulary Committee. British National Formulary (online) London: BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press. http://www.medicinescomplete.com [Accessed on 4th November 2020]
Summary of Product Characteristics – Acamprosate 333mg Gastro-resistant Tablets. Mylan. Accessed via www.medicines.org.uk 04/11/2020 [date of revision of the text June 2020]
Baxter K, Preston CL (eds), Stockley’s Drug Interactions (online) London: Pharmaceutical Press. http://www.medicinescomplete.com [Accessed on 4th November 2020]