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What other medicines should I buy as a precaution for my elderly parents, who have diabetes and high blood pressure and have been exposed to COVID-19, besides the Vitamin C, Zincovit, and Dolo 650 I already have at home?

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What other medicines should I buy as a precaution for my elderly parents, who have diabetes and high blood pressure and have been exposed to COVID-19, besides the Vitamin C, Zincovit, and Dolo 650 I already have at home?

Asked by Male, 25 · 3 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

3 days ago

The Vitamin C, Zincovit, and paracetamol (Dolo 650) you have are perfect for basic symptom management. Please do not purchase or start any other preventive medications, especially steroids or antivirals, without a doctor?s prescription, as these can seriously impact their diabetes and blood pressure. Instead, focus on monitoring: keep a pulse oximeter handy to track their oxygen levels daily, and ensure they continue taking their regular prescribed diabetes and blood pressure medications without interruption. If they develop any symptoms like fever or cough, please consult their physician immediately.

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