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How Much Cadioprotect Should Be Taken Post Heart Surgery?

Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2014

Question: Dear doctor, I have been taking cardiprotect 2.5 mg along with regular tablets after bye pass heart surgery. After sometimes the doctor who attend me forheart suggested to use 5 mg cardio protect tablet, but I felt too much cough. The doctor who is attending me for diabetes suggested to use only 2.5mg with mondeslor tablet for five days. The cough came under control. Shall I use the tablet 2.5 mgcadioprotect only.
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, continue with 2.5 mg only.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
Cardioprotect contains ACE inhibitor which is a wonderful drug for hear but yes causes problem of dry cough.
If you are having the problem of dry cough you can continue with 2.5 mg dose only.
Don't increase the dose otherwise you will get the cough problem aggravated.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (8 hours later)

Whether I can take mo DES or tablet after five days or I can take when the cough repeats.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you may take.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
You can take the medicine whenever cough repeats. That is an anti allergic medicine.
It will help you with cough relief.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju