Is it safe for my father, who has high blood pressure, diabetes, chest pain (angina), and joint pain (arthritis), to get his second dose of the Covishield vaccine while taking Telma 40, Cilacar 10, Met XL 100, Flavedon MR, Angispan TR 2.5, Ecosprin AV 75/20, Sazo 500 mg, glimepiride 1 mg, Shelcal 250, HCQS 200, Folvite, Glyciphage SR 500, Folitrax 10, Bandrone 150 mg, and Pantop 40? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe for my father, who has high blood pressure, diabetes, chest pain (angina), and joint pain (arthritis), to get his second dose of the Covishield vaccine while taking Telma 40, Cilacar 10, Met XL 100, Flavedon MR, Angispan TR 2.5, Ecosprin AV 75/20, Sazo 500 mg, glimepiride 1 mg, Shelcal 250, HCQS 200, Folvite, Glyciphage SR 500, Folitrax 10, Bandrone 150 mg, and Pantop 40?

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Is it safe for my father, who has high blood pressure, diabetes, chest pain (angina), and joint pain (arthritis), to get his second dose of the Covishield vaccine while taking Telma 40, Cilacar 10, Met XL 100, Flavedon MR, Angispan TR 2.5, Ecosprin AV 75/20, Sazo 500 mg, glimepiride 1 mg, Shelcal 250, HCQS 200, Folvite, Glyciphage SR 500, Folitrax 10, Bandrone 150 mg, and Pantop 40?

Asked by Male, 66 · 1 month ago

Veda Maddala

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1 month ago

Yes, it is generally safe and highly recommended for your father to receive his second Covishield dose. Since he has heart conditions, diabetes, and arthritis, protecting him against COVID-19 is extremely important. Most of his medications, including those for blood pressure and diabetes like Telma, Cilacar, and Glyciphage, can be continued normally. However, medications like Folitrax (methotrexate) can sometimes slightly reduce the vaccine's effectiveness. I highly recommend consulting his treating physician before the vaccination; they may suggest temporarily pausing Folitrax for a week after the dose to help his body build a stronger immune response. Please ensure his blood pressure and blood sugar are stable on the day of vaccination.

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Is it safe for my father, who has high blood pressure, diabetes, chest pain (angina), and joint pain (arthritis), to get his second dose of the Covishield vaccine while taking Telma 40, Cilacar 10, Met XL 100, Flavedon MR, Angispan TR 2.5, Ecosprin AV 75/20, Sazo 500 mg, glimepiride 1 mg, Shelcal 250, HCQS 200, Folvite, Glyciphage SR 500, Folitrax 10, Bandrone 150 mg, and Pantop 40?

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