Drugs and Medication Deferral Chart April 2010 - UNC Health Care
Drugs and Medication Deferral Chart April 2010 - UNC Health Care
Drugs and Medication Deferral Chart April 2010 - UNC Health Care
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University of North Carolina<br />
Blood Donation Center<br />
Phenoxybenzamine No, permanent deferral if for pheochromocytoma. Evaluate<br />
underlying condition.<br />
Phenprocoumon Defer pending medical evaluation with cessation of drug. Anticoagulant<br />
Anti-hypertensive, vasodilator (may cause<br />
low pressure or tachycardia on st<strong>and</strong>ing)<br />
Phensal Yes. Defer 48 hrs for plateletpheresis or sole source platelets. Aspirin containing, Analgesic, anti-pyretic,<br />
anti-inflammatory<br />
Phentermine Yes. Anorexiant<br />
Phentolamine No, permanent deferral if for pheochromocytoma. Anti-hypertensive<br />
Phentrol Yes. Anorexiant<br />
Phenylbutazone Yes, if arthritis inactive.<br />
No platelet deferral.<br />
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory<br />
Phenylephrine Yes, if taken for allergies. Defer for 72 hours after<br />
symptoms are resolved if taken for cold/flu symptoms.<br />
Decongestant<br />
Phenylpropanolamine Yes, as anorexiant. Yes, if taken for allergies. Defer for 72<br />
hours after symptoms are resolved if taken for cold/flu<br />
symptoms.<br />
Anorexiant, decongestant<br />
Phenytoin Yes, as Anti-convulsant. Yes, if taken for allergies. Defer for Anti-convulsant, analgesic<br />
72 hours after symptoms are resolved if taken for cold/flu<br />
symptoms.<br />
Phosphates Yes. Mineral/laxative<br />
Phospho-Soda Yes. Laxative<br />
Phthalysulfa-thiazole Defer 24 hours after course completed <strong>and</strong> feel well; if IV or Antibiotic<br />
IM defer 1 week.<br />
Phytonadione Evaluate underlying condition. Vitamin K<br />
Pilocarpine Yes. Anti-glaucoma agent<br />
Pinolol Defer while on drug if for arrhythmia; yes if for<br />
hypertension.<br />
Anti-arrhythmic, Anti-hypertensive<br />
Pioglitazone (Actos) Yes. Oral hypoglycemic<br />
Piperacetazine Yes, if mentally <strong>and</strong> legally responsible. Anti-psychotic<br />
Piperazine Defer 1 week after course completed <strong>and</strong> feel well. Anti-helminthic<br />
Piroxicam Yes, if arthritis inactive. Defer plateletpheresis donors for 3<br />
days.<br />
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory<br />
Pirseal Yes. Defer 48 hrs for plateletpheresis or sole source platelets. Aspirin containing, Analgesic, anti-pyretic,<br />
anti-inflammatory<br />
Pitressin No, permanent deferral if taken on regular basis <strong>and</strong> not as<br />
emergency.<br />
Anti-diuretic hormone<br />
Placidyl Yes. Hypnotic<br />
Plantago Seed Yes. Laxative<br />
Plaquenil No, if for malaria <strong>and</strong> in malaria zone defer 1 year; if not in Anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory. Anti-<br />
malaria zone or given for other indication then yes. malarial<br />
Plavix (clopidrogel) Acceptable for whole blood, red blood cells, FFP, <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
cryoprecipitate; for platelets defer for 5 days after last dose.<br />
Defer 48 hours for plateletpheresis <strong>and</strong> sole source platelets.<br />
Anti-platelet<br />
Plegine Yes. Anorexiant<br />
Plendil Yes. Calcium channel blocker. Antihypertensive.<br />
68 Implemented <strong>April</strong> <strong>2010</strong>
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