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  • Female
  • 40 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm a 40-year-old woman and I've had a heart valve replacement. I currently take Pentids 400, but I was wondering if there's an alternative medication I could use instead.

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Pentas 400 mg ,bistrepen 400 are some of the alternatives tp pentids 400 tab

Dr. Anshul Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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