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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough In An Elderly Person
Question: Sir This is a question for my mother 70 years old having asthamatic patient last 20 years, compensated liver cirhosis detected 6 month ago by gaestrologist, she is taking
seraflow puff to times a day also was sueffering from burning soles last one month which was some time low and some time high , we continue massage with olive oil feel little better
15 days ago severe cough Treatment given by doctor prescribed Medicine "Macpod O" for 2 times a day X 5 days with syrup "Prospan" and " Bromodax T" lot of cough was out during 5 days
after 5 days r rechecked by doctor 3 days ago and was told cough reduces but still some remain so he prescribed another medeicine "MAHAFLOX 400" once daily for 10 days, and syrups to be continued
After taking mahaflox 400 she feels weak, also
Taking in view of her old age iam worried about this medicine, please suggest further
However their is no fever, BP 80/140 measured morning & night, was also told by doctor to give Telday 20 every alternate day
Kindly advise further
seraflow puff to times a day also was sueffering from burning soles last one month which was some time low and some time high , we continue massage with olive oil feel little better
15 days ago severe cough Treatment given by doctor prescribed Medicine "Macpod O" for 2 times a day X 5 days with syrup "Prospan" and " Bromodax T" lot of cough was out during 5 days
after 5 days r rechecked by doctor 3 days ago and was told cough reduces but still some remain so he prescribed another medeicine "MAHAFLOX 400" once daily for 10 days, and syrups to be continued
After taking mahaflox 400 she feels weak, also
Taking in view of her old age iam worried about this medicine, please suggest further
However their is no fever, BP 80/140 measured morning & night, was also told by doctor to give Telday 20 every alternate day
Kindly advise further
Brief Answer:
Stop tablet telday and mahaflox.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Telday is having telmisartan. It is anti hypertensive drug. And no role in taking alternate day.
And her BP is not that high for starting antihypertensive drug. You can wait by avoiding high salt intake.
In my opinion, no need for mahaflox as well.
Since she is not having fever, no need to give higher antibiotic for prolong time.
She has completed 1 course of antibiotic and that is enough.
No need for second antibiotic if she is not having fever. So you should stop mahaflox and telday both.
In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
According to the PFT report, she may need additional inhaled treatment because uncontrolled asthma can also cause coughing and sputum production.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
Stop tablet telday and mahaflox.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Telday is having telmisartan. It is anti hypertensive drug. And no role in taking alternate day.
And her BP is not that high for starting antihypertensive drug. You can wait by avoiding high salt intake.
In my opinion, no need for mahaflox as well.
Since she is not having fever, no need to give higher antibiotic for prolong time.
She has completed 1 course of antibiotic and that is enough.
No need for second antibiotic if she is not having fever. So you should stop mahaflox and telday both.
In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
According to the PFT report, she may need additional inhaled treatment because uncontrolled asthma can also cause coughing and sputum production.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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