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Is It Advisable To Stop Oxypro Elite 2 Weeks Before Knee Surgery?

My husband is having surgery on his knee this week and has been taking oxypro elite. He has a history of high blood pressure and the oxypro elite says to stop 2 weeks before a surgery. Should I be concerned about anything? He is 44 and 6 2 and weighs 244
Fri, 31 Jul 2020
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

You should not be concerned and the anti hypertensive drug your husband is taking, he can continue taking as usual.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Is It Advisable To Stop Oxypro Elite 2 Weeks Before Knee Surgery?

Hi, You should not be concerned and the anti hypertensive drug your husband is taking, he can continue taking as usual. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist