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  • Female
  • 28 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really worried about what to do if a family member, like my mom or dad, ever has chest pain, starts sweating a lot, or has pain in the arm or shoulder. What if they start vomiting too? I mean, in that moment, can I give them aspirin or sorbitrate? And if so, how much should I give? Could you explain how to properly administer it? I'm a bit anxious about this and not really sure about the right steps.

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

tab sorbitrate 5 mg ,sublingual is advised.

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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