What should I do for severe chest congestion that I have had for a week, considering I had heart valve surgery in 2003 and am currently taking Acitorm, Dytor, Amtas, Nitrocontin, Rosulip, and Rabicip? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What should I do for severe chest congestion that I have had for a week, considering I had heart valve surgery in 2003 and am currently taking Acitorm, Dytor, Amtas, Nitrocontin, Rosulip, and Rabicip?

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What should I do for severe chest congestion that I have had for a week, considering I had heart valve surgery in 2003 and am currently taking Acitorm, Dytor, Amtas, Nitrocontin, Rosulip, and Rabicip?

Asked by Female, 85 · 15 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

15 days ago

I understand how uncomfortable severe chest congestion must be, especially living with it for a week. Given your history of heart valve surgery and the important medications you are taking?such as Acitorm (acenocoumarol) and Dytor (torasemide)?it is very important that you do not self-medicate. Chest congestion can sometimes relate to fluid balance or heart function, and certain over-the-counter remedies can interact with your treatments. Please contact your doctor or cardiologist promptly. They can safely evaluate your symptoms and ensure any new treatment is completely safe alongside Amtas (amlodipine) and Nitrocontin (nitroglycerin).

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