- male
- 73 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm just a bit worried about my dad. He's 73 and back in November, he was getting these palpitations which led to an angiogram. They found some mild lesions and myocardial bridging, nothing major though. Before all this, he was on a 10 mg dose of Aztor. In December, he had a left hepatectomy because of a cyst, but that's all sorted now. So, in January, the doctor switched things up and put him on Ecosprin 7520 and Prolimet 12.5, and he's been on those for about three months. The thing is, our doctor isn't available right now and my dads next checkup isn't until April. I'm just wondering if it's okay for him to keep taking this medication for another two months or should we be doing something different?
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Yes, the same medications can be continued for another two months. Aztor 10 mg can be continued for his cholesterol management. Ecosprin 7520 is important for antiplatelet effects to prevent blood clots, and Prolimet 12.5 is likely prescribed for blood pressure control. It is important to continue these medications as prescribed until his next checkup in April.
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Answered 04/07/2025
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Medication Continuation
a. It is generally safe for your dad to continue Ecosprin 7520 and Prolimet 12.5 until his next checkup in April, provided he has no adverse effects.
b. Ensure regular monitoring for any new symptoms or side effects. -
Monitoring and Safety
a. Watch for signs of bleeding (due to aspirin) or changes in heart rate/blood pressure (due to metoprolol).
b. Report any unusual symptoms to his healthcare provider promptly. -
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a. Confirm with his healthcare provider if there are any concerns or changes in his condition before the scheduled checkup.
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