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  5. Can my father, who had a heart stent placed eight years ago and currently takes Atorvastatin-40, Clopidogrel-75mg, Aspirin, and Concor-2.5mg, safely receive the Covishield vaccine, and should he temporarily stop or change his medications before or after getting the shot?

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Can my father, who had a heart stent placed eight years ago and currently takes Atorvastatin-40, Clopidogrel-75mg, Aspirin, and Concor-2.5mg, safely receive the Covishield vaccine, and should he temporarily stop or change his medications before or after getting the shot?

Asked by Female, 29 · 1 month ago

It is entirely safe and highly recommended for your father to receive the Covishield vaccine. He must not stop or change any of his current medications?Atorvastatin, Clopidogrel, Aspirin, and Concor?before or after his vaccination. Continuing these daily heart medications is crucial for his safety. Since he takes blood thinners (Aspirin and Clopidogrel), he might bruise slightly more easily. Simply inform the healthcare worker giving the injection so they can apply firm, steady pressure to the site for about 2 to 5 minutes afterward without rubbing.
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Can my father, who had a heart stent placed eight years ago and currently takes Atorvastatin-40, Clopidogrel-75mg, Aspirin, and Concor-2.5mg, safely receive the Covishield vaccine, and should he temporarily stop or change his medications before or after getting the shot?

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Can my father, who had a heart stent placed eight years ago and currently takes Atorvastatin-40, Clopidogrel-75mg, Aspirin, and Concor-2.5mg, safely receive the Covishield vaccine, and should he temporarily stop or change his medications before or after getting the shot? | Apollo Pharmacy