Is it safe for my father, who had a stroke 10 years ago and takes Clopitorva-10, Thyrox-100 (for thyroid), and Losartar-50 (for high blood pressure), to get the Covishield or Covaxin vaccine? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe for my father, who had a stroke 10 years ago and takes Clopitorva-10, Thyrox-100 (for thyroid), and Losartar-50 (for high blood pressure), to get the Covishield or Covaxin vaccine?

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Is it safe for my father, who had a stroke 10 years ago and takes Clopitorva-10, Thyrox-100 (for thyroid), and Losartar-50 (for high blood pressure), to get the Covishield or Covaxin vaccine?

Asked by Male, 60 · 12 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

12 days ago

Yes, it is safe and highly recommended for your father to receive either the Covishield or Covaxin vaccine. Having a history of stroke and managing high blood pressure and thyroid conditions makes vaccination especially important to protect him. He should continue all his prescribed medications, including Clopitorva-10, Thyrox-100, and Losartar-50, as usual. Because Clopitorva contains an antiplatelet medication, he might bruise slightly easier. Please inform the vaccine provider beforehand so they can apply firm pressure to the injection site for a few minutes afterward to prevent this.

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Is it safe for my father, who had a stroke 10 years ago and takes Clopitorva-10, Thyrox-100 (for thyroid), and Losartar-50 (for high blood pressure), to get the Covishield or Covaxin vaccine?

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Can my mother, who has diabetes and high blood pressure, safely continue taking her blood thinner Clopitorva 10 as usual after receiving her first dose of the Covishield vaccine?

Yes, your mother can safely continue taking Clopitorva 10 (clopidogrel and atorvastatin) as prescribed after her Covishield vaccine. It is very important not to stop her blood pressure, diabetes, or blood-thinning medications, as doing so could pose serious health risks. Because Clopitorva contains a blood-thinning component, she may be slightly more prone to bruising or minor bleeding at the injection site. To help prevent this, simply apply firm, continuous pressure to her arm at the injection site for 5 to 10 minutes after the shot without rubbing. Monitor her for typical, mild vaccine side effects, and contact her healthcare provider if you have any concerns.

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