What meds should be held if a patient is receiving contrast dye?

Medications that should be held before and after receiving contrast dye:

- Metformin (Glucophage)

- NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen)

- ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril, enalapril)

- ARBs (e.g., losartan, valsartan)

- Statins (e.g., simvastatin, atorvastatin)

- Beta blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol)

- Calcium channel blockers (e.g., amlodipine, nifedipine)

- Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide, bumetanide)

- Digitalis glycosides (e.g., digoxin)

- Aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin, tobramycin)

- Vancomycin

- Other medications that can interact with contrast dye (e.g., insulin, heparin, warfarin)