Should a 64-year-old man on day 18 of COVID-19, who just finished a 5-day course of Predmet 16, be on a blood-thinning medication if a blood test (high D-dimer) shows he has a high risk of blood clots? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Should a 64-year-old man on day 18 of COVID-19, who just finished a 5-day course of Predmet 16, be on a blood-thinning medication if a blood test (high D-dimer) shows he has a high risk of blood clots?

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Should a 64-year-old man on day 18 of COVID-19, who just finished a 5-day course of Predmet 16, be on a blood-thinning medication if a blood test (high D-dimer) shows he has a high risk of blood clots?

Asked by Female, 29 · 13 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

13 days ago

It is very common to feel concerned when seeing elevated blood test results like D-dimer. In patients recovering from COVID-19, especially after completing a steroid like Predmet (methylprednisolone), an elevated D-dimer can indeed signal an increased risk of blood clots. Doctors frequently prescribe blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants) in these situations to help prevent clots from forming. However, starting these medications requires a careful evaluation of his overall health and potential bleeding risks. Please share these results with his healthcare provider right away so they can safely decide if a blood thinner is appropriate for him.

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Should a 64-year-old man on day 18 of COVID-19, who just finished a 5-day course of Predmet 16, be on a blood-thinning medication if a blood test (high D-dimer) shows he has a high risk of blood clots?

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