Also Known As | NSAIDs or nonsteroidals. |
Obligatory | Assess the reason for treatment and see if there is a relevant index entry. |
Discretionary | If medication is self prescribed and the donor meets all other criteria, for red cell donation only, accept. |
See if Relevant | Cardiovascular Disease |
Additional Information | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can stop platelets (small fragments of cells that help control bleeding) from working properly. Some packs of blood are used to make platelet packs. As these are used to control or prevent bleeding in patients, it is essential that they do not include platelets affected by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. |
Reason for change | The deferral period for donors taking aspirin containing medicines or piroxicam (Feldene® and Brexidol®) where donations are used to make platelets has been reduced to 48 hours. |
Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line. |
This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 28.