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General / spinal / epidural anaesthetic or sedation
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Acceptable with conditions / grounding period
Active ingredient(s)
General / spinal / epidural anaesthetic or sedation
Anaesthetic
Typical grounding period: 72 hours (3 days)
Measured from the last dose, and only once completely side-effect free.
Guidance notes
Table A1: acceptable, with a minimum 72 hours of unfitness following general, spinal or epidural anaesthetic or sedation. The underlying condition must be evaluated.
Known SA brand names
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Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
Alternatives are informational only. The underlying medical condition must also be assessed by a DAME — a condition can ground you even when the medicine is acceptable.