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Suffering From Rheumatic Heart Disease, On Inj Pencom LA, Plus Envas 5mg. How Long To Quit The Medicines ?

I am a male aged 31, married. I am suffering from Rheumatic Heart decease. Moderate AR, Minor MS. Quite active lifestyle. Not facing any problem as such. I am on Injection Pencom LA 12 Lacs every three weeks Plus Envas 5 mg ( Ace Inhibitor ) 3 tablets, twice daily. Earlier taking Lasix ( Diuretic ) half daily but stopped later. I have three questions: 1. Can I quit taking above mentioned Injections after attaining the age 40? 2. Is it Ok ! to take three envas as a single dose? 3. Should I restart Lasix to increase the effectiveness of Envas? Thanks in anticipation. AAAAA
Fri, 23 Nov 2012
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Hi
in india it always better to take penidura as long as you can take or it can be stopped after age of 45 years as it mainly to prevent re infection of bacteria which has adverse effect on heart ,
3 tab of envas can be taken if you dont have any giddiness or other side effect , as at present you are taking and already ajusted to the dose you can continue
if you dont have shortness of breath and other symptoms you can avoid lasix it should be used under Doctor supervision ,
please remain in contect with your cardiologist and follow his advice , dont change any cardiac medicine by self .
take care
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Suffering From Rheumatic Heart Disease, On Inj Pencom LA, Plus Envas 5mg. How Long To Quit The Medicines ?

Hi in india it always better to take penidura as long as you can take or it can be stopped after age of 45 years as it mainly to prevent re infection of bacteria which has adverse effect on heart , 3 tab of envas can be taken if you dont have any giddiness or other side effect , as at present you are taking and already ajusted to the dose you can continue if you dont have shortness of breath and other symptoms you can avoid lasix it should be used under Doctor supervision , please remain in contect with your cardiologist and follow his advice , dont change any cardiac medicine by self . take care