My father tested positive for COVID-19, had a chest CT scan showing mild lung involvement, and is currently taking Crocin 650, Ivermectin, LT-DOX, Antiflu, Azithral, Van-D3, Zincovit, Ecosprin-AV, Cetrizine, and Famotidine; however, after three days on these medications, he still has a recurring fever, a new feeling of throat congestion, and his blood oxygen levels recently dipped to 91-92%?what should we do next? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My father tested positive for COVID-19, had a chest CT scan showing mild lung involvement, and is currently taking Crocin 650, Ivermectin, LT-DOX, Antiflu, Azithral, Van-D3, Zincovit, Ecosprin-AV, Cetrizine, and Famotidine; however, after three days on these medications, he still has a recurring fever, a new feeling of throat congestion, and his blood oxygen levels recently dipped to 91-92%?what should we do next?

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My father tested positive for COVID-19, had a chest CT scan showing mild lung involvement, and is currently taking Crocin 650, Ivermectin, LT-DOX, Antiflu, Azithral, Van-D3, Zincovit, Ecosprin-AV, Cetrizine, and Famotidine; however, after three days on these medications, he still has a recurring fever, a new feeling of throat congestion, and his blood oxygen levels recently dipped to 91-92%?what should we do next?

Asked by Male, 65 · 2 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

2 days ago

Since your father's oxygen levels have dipped to 91-92% and his fever persists despite taking paracetamol (Crocin 650) and his other medications, he requires immediate medical evaluation. An oxygen saturation below 94% indicates that he may need supplemental oxygen and a prompt adjustment of his treatment plan by his doctor. Please contact his physician or visit the nearest emergency room right away. While you arrange this, you can encourage him to lie on his stomach (awake proning) to help improve his oxygenation, and continue monitoring his levels closely.

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My father tested positive for COVID-19, had a chest CT scan showing mild lung involvement, and is currently taking Crocin 650, Ivermectin, LT-DOX, Antiflu, Azithral, Van-D3, Zincovit, Ecosprin-AV, Cetrizine, and Famotidine; however, after three days on these medications, he still has a recurring fever, a new feeling of throat congestion, and his blood oxygen levels recently dipped to 91-92%?what should we do next?

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