Medication review
Before the procedure, the doctor will review your medication list and inform you whether you can safely continue taking them or if they should be temporarily discontinued.
- Most commonly discontinued
Anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen, aspirin)
Typically discontinued a few days before the procedure (applies to PRP, exosomes , stem cells)
Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin, heparin, aspirin, clopidogrel)
The decision is made individually by the doctor. Before procedures involving needles (e.g., DFPP, stem cells), it may be necessary to modify the dose or take a temporary break.Immunosuppressants
Immunosuppressants
Tell your doctor if you are taking them.
- All medications and supplements
Provide a complete list to your doctor (complete the detailed medical questionnaire)
- Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your medical team!
Diet and hydration
- Do not follow restrictive diets or fasting!
- Day of procedure
DFPP/plasmapheresis
Eat a regular meal before the procedure. Do not arrive on an empty stomach (unless your doctor tells you otherwise). If you are suspectible to hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor. Snacks are recommended.
Stem cells, exosomes, PRP
Fasting is not usually required, but follow your doctor’s instructions – recommendations may include eating a light meal and staying well hydrated.
- Hydration
Stay hydrated the day before and on the day of your procedure (unless your doctor tells you otherwise).
- Avoid alcohol
24–48 hours before the procedure.
- Refrain from energy drinks and cut back on caffeine
Travel arrangements (domestic and international patients)
- Logistics
- Schedule your procedure with the clinic.
- Book your transport and accommodation (the clinic will assist you with hotel bookings, airport transfers, and translations, if necessary)
- Please arrive at the clinic on time, preferably 20 minutes early (to complete paperwork and register)
- Documents
- Passport/ID card.
- Health insurance (if applicable).
- Laboratory and imaging test results (a list of tests will be sent by the clinic).
- Medication list, hospital discharge summaries.
- Post-travel recommendations
If you are arriving from another country, stay in the clinic’s area for at least 1-2 days after the procedure in case of any follow-up or unexpected reactions.
Final patient checklist – what to take and how to prepare?
- Post-travel recommendations
- Current identity document (ID/passport)
- Results of required laboratory tests (according to the list sent by NOVACELL Medical Center); preferably, send your test results to the Center’s special mailbox
- Health insurance card (if applicable)
- A list of all medications and supplements you are currently taking
- other
- Clothes and personal belongings
- Comfortable clothing with short sleeves or an option to roll up the sleeves (for injections, blood collection, comfort during the procedure)
- A sweater, blanket or warm cover (in case you feel cold during the procedure)
- Snack, water (while waiting or after the procedure)
- A book, headphones, phone or music device (for the duration of the procedure, which may last several hours)
- Contact details for a relative or guardian
- Medical preparation
- Medication compliance: discontinuation/admission as per doctor’s instructions
- Following dietary recommendations (Don't come hungry! Stay hydrated)
- Avoiding alcohol and intense physical activity before the procedure
- Reporting all current ailments, infections, allergies (before the procedure, report cold symptoms, fever, skin infections, etc.)
- After the procedure
- Plan to rest for 24–48 hours (avoid strenuous exercise, do not plan to travel immediately after the procedure)
- If this is your first treatment, ask a friend or family member to pick you up from the clinic.
- Follow any futher recommendations regarding medications, diet, hygiene, and physical activity.
- Set a schedule for follow-up and post-treatment visits.
- In case of disturbing symptoms (fever, severe pain, swelling, bleeding, shortness of breath) – immediately contact the clinic or the nearest medical facility.
- Contact the clinic or the nearest medical facility.
