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Is Aptivate Syrup Safe For An Elderly Patient With Type-2 Diabetes?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Apr 2019
Question: Can aptivate syrup safe in elderly as my Mom is 88 years old and diabetes II
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Suggestions

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Syrup Aptivate is known to have the following contraindications:

* Excessive doses
* Hypersensitivity
* Infants
* Internal bleeding
* Mouth ulcer
* Pregnancy
* Stomach ulcer
* Ulcerative colitis.

As such, she can take it if none of the above features are present.

Having said that, this syrup is usually given to increase the appetite and diet. Since she's a diabetic, sugars may need further monitoring.

I hope that helps. Feel free to contact us for more information.

Best wishes. Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Saumya Mittal
Diabetologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
why contraindicated in internal bleeding. Can it be given if INR IS WNL. SHE HAS MALENA FOLLOWING PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS COLITIS?? AND ??? EROSIVE COLITIS FOLLOWING ANTIBIOTIC TREATMENT. SHE HAS RECEIVED INTRAVENOUS MEROPENAM FOR4 DAYS.THANKS
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Best to let ongoing bleeding heal first

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I am not sure about the mechanism behind the occurrence of the GI bleed. However, I would suggest improvement from the erosions and pseudomembranous colitis. These are temporary stages and after recovery, it may be used.

Hope I have answered your query.

Best wishes. Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Saumya Mittal
Diabetologist
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Is Aptivate Syrup Safe For An Elderly Patient With Type-2 Diabetes?

Brief Answer: Suggestions Detailed Answer: Hello, Syrup Aptivate is known to have the following contraindications: * Excessive doses * Hypersensitivity * Infants * Internal bleeding * Mouth ulcer * Pregnancy * Stomach ulcer * Ulcerative colitis. As such, she can take it if none of the above features are present. Having said that, this syrup is usually given to increase the appetite and diet. Since she's a diabetic, sugars may need further monitoring. I hope that helps. Feel free to contact us for more information. Best wishes. Thank you. Regards, Dr. Saumya Mittal Diabetologist