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Is it safe for a 70-year-old who had a heart valve replacement and is taking the blood thinner Acitrom 3 mg to get the Sputnik V vaccine?

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Is it safe for a 70-year-old who had a heart valve replacement and is taking the blood thinner Acitrom 3 mg to get the Sputnik V vaccine?

Asked by Male, 70 · 25 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

25 days ago

It is generally safe and highly recommended for you to receive the Sputnik V vaccine. Having a heart valve replacement makes protection against COVID-19 especially important. Since you are taking Acitrom (acenocoumarol), a blood thinner, there is a small risk of bruising or bleeding at the injection site. To manage this, please ensure your recent INR levels are stable and within your target range before getting vaccinated. Inform the healthcare provider administering the vaccine that you are on Acitrom; they will use a fine needle and apply firm pressure to the injection site for a few minutes afterward. Please consult your cardiologist for final clearance.

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