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For how long should one use nicardia after brain surgery ?

hi, recently brain surgery was done to my uncle (ICH evacuation of hematoma ) who suffered brain haemorage due to high bp. he was prescribed nicardia retard on discharge. its been 3 months now,for how many months he should use that. pls reply thanku!
Asked by: ravi kiran
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hi ravi kiran .welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.you should follow up your doctor regularly.strict blood pressure control is recommended.along with check diabetes,lipid and other risk factor.generally in such cases medicine required for life long.simply follow advice of treating doctors and never stop medicine on its own.
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