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Loose motions medication
Last week my father got a heart attack and stent implantation done, today he is getting loose motions can I give motion control medicine to him.
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Loose stools can be due to various reasons in an elderly male with a previous history of a cardiovascular event.
Never give over the counter 'loose motion control medicine ' most commonly loperamide to elderly or children
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If there are no symptoms like chest pain, breathlessness, dizziness,tingling ,numbness or any symptoms that warrant a suspicion of a cardiovascular event,
You can give a trial of Cap.VIZYLAC 1 capsule twice daily for 3 days or a similarly dosed probiotic tablet or an oral suspension
Oral rehydration solution upto 200 ml can be consumed after every episode of loose stool.
If there is abdominal pain,Tab.PANTOPRAZOLE 40 mg can be taken 15-30 minutes before food in the morning for 3 days
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Please consult in a clinic if the symptoms don't settle and there is severe dehydration,lethargy,blood in stools, multiple episodes of vomiting or any other danger signs.
Kindly consult the primary cardiologist before taking any over the counter medications as there is a recent history of stent insertion
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Don’t give anti diarrhoeals..correct dehydration by giving ors.if severe and not controlled take him to the hospital and consult the cardiologist and check serum electrolytes ,creatinine etc. and if necessary the doctor might suggest Iv fluids after checking all the parameters
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Since your father recently had a heart attack and stent placement, please do not give an anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own without checking with his cardiologist first.
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For now, give ORS frequently in small amounts to prevent dehydration and continue a light diet. Also, do not stop his prescribed heart medicines, without speaking to his cardiologist, as these medicines are important after stent placement.
Please contact his treating doctor today, particularly if the diarrhoea is frequent. He may need review of his medications and hydration status.
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Seek urgent care if there is blood/black stool, severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, very low urine output, marked weakness/dizziness, fainting, chest pain or breathlessness.
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Starting a new medication without knowing what the patient is already taking may not be appropriate, especially after stent placement, as they may already be on medications prescribed as part of their post-stent treatment.
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The best approach would be to consult the treating cardiologist and take their advice before starting or changing any medication.
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For now, maintain a balanced diet, stay well hydrated, and avoid spicy and oily foods.
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Consult with your Dr who did the procedure as there are many medication going on....
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prefer diet which contains large amount of soluble fibre and avoid raw vegetables and whole grains
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maintain electrolyte balance with ORS solution (1 packet in 1 littre water)
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After a recent heart attack and stent, do not give an over-the-counter motion-control medicine without checking his doctor. Start ORS in small, frequent sips and continue his prescribed heart medicines; do not stop aspirin or other antiplatelets. Blood in stool, fever, repeated vomiting, severe weakness, dizziness or reduced urine needs urgent care. Please consult a doctor today because dehydration and drug interactions can be risky after a stent.
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Hello,
Take Balanced diet which is mentioned below,
1/3 of food plate should contain bread ( or 4 roti ), pasta, potato and rice.
1/3 of food plate should contain fruits and vegetables.
1/9 of food plate should contain fish, meat, egg, beans and other non dairy sources of protein.
1/9 of food plate should contain milk and dairy foods.
1/9 of food plate should contain food and drink high in fat and/ or sugar.
plus a glass of milk daily.
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Starting any new medicine on your own right after a stent isn't a good idea, since the blood thinners he's likely on can interact with certain treatments.
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Please call your father's cardiologist or treating doctor today before giving him anything for the loose motions, and keep him well hydrated with fluids in the meantime.
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Seek emergency care right away if he has black or bloody stools, dizziness, or chest pain.
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