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Post-Procedure Medications

Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Post-Procedure Medications

  • Toradol (Ketorolac): This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is very effective in managing the pain associated with this procedure. One tablet (10 mg) should be taken every 6 hours for 3 days. After 3 days, this medication should be replaced with over-the-counter ibuprofen due to the slightly increased risk of kidney failure in patients taking Toradol for longer periods of time. After 7 days, ibuprofen is typically the only medication required for pain relief.
  • Oxycodone with Acetaminophen (Percocet): This is a pain-medication. Please take 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed for pain. We recommend that you take this pain medication regularly for the first 3-4 days; you can taper off this medication as your symptoms begin to improve.
  • Vibramycin (Doxycycline): This is an antibiotic that we prescribe to reduce the risk of an infection after this procedure. Please take 1 tablet (100 mg) twice daily for 5 days. If you experience nausea or vomiting with this medication, try taking it with food.
  • Zofran ODT (Ondansetron): This is an oral medication given for nausea and vomiting, which most commonly occurs during the first 24 hours after the procedure. Please swallow or place the tablet under your tongue every 12 hours as needed for nausea. This medication is important because if you are unable to take the pain medications due to nausea, you will not get relief from the pain that is expected after this procedure.

Sample Medication Schedule

  • Day 1-3
    • 7 AM: Percocet 1-2 tabs; Toradol 10 mg; Doxycycline 100 mg
    • 1 PM: Percocet 1-2 tabs; Toradol 10 mg
    • 7 PM: Percocet 1-2 tabs; Toradol 10 mg; Doxycycline 100 mg
  • Day 4-5
    • 7 AM: Percocet 1-2 tabs; Doxycycline 100 mg; OTC Ibuprofen as needed
    • 7 PM: Percocet 1-2 tabs; Doxycycline 100 mg; OTC Ibuprofen as needed
  • Day 6-10
    • OTC Ibuprofen as needed for pain
    • Percocet 1-2 tabs if needed for pain every 4-6 hours (Please notify us if you require Percocet for pain relief after the first week by calling our office at 518-262-5149.)