How can my father safely lower his blood pressure to a normal level if it still averages 160/80, even though he gets kidney dialysis twice a week and regularly takes Met XL 50 and Cilacar 10 mg? | Apollo Pharmacy

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How can my father safely lower his blood pressure to a normal level if it still averages 160/80, even though he gets kidney dialysis twice a week and regularly takes Met XL 50 and Cilacar 10 mg?

Asked by Male, 67 · 11 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

11 days ago

For patients undergoing kidney dialysis, blood pressure is closely linked to fluid balance. Often, adjusting his 'dry weight' during dialysis sessions can significantly help lower his readings. I highly recommend consulting his nephrologist to discuss this. The doctor can also evaluate if his Met XL (metoprolol) and Cilacar (cilnidipine) doses need adjusting, or if the timing of these medications should be changed relative to his dialysis schedule. Please do not make any medication changes without his doctor's direct guidance.

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