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Why Is Metastran Prescribed After Undergoing CAG With Stenting?

for what purpose metastran 40 tablets are used. my wife has undergone cag and insertion of stent in mid segment of artery in may 2014. she is using following medicines 1. Plavix 75mg 2. Ecosprin 3. Metasartan 5. Atocar (Active) 6. Thyronorm 7. Rablet Today her BP has suddently fell down to 74 / 42 (checked with our digital BP machine, when she fell down). I will be highly obliged if I know the reasons ane precautions to be taken. RAMESH RAVIKANTI
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
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Hello...tablet metastran contains the salt TELMISARTAN which is a drug used to lower down the BP in patients with high blood pressure..as your wifes bp has decreased to dangerously low levels kindly STOP THIS DRUG IMMEDIETLY as she dont need it
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Why Is Metastran Prescribed After Undergoing CAG With Stenting?

Hello...tablet metastran contains the salt TELMISARTAN which is a drug used to lower down the BP in patients with high blood pressure..as your wifes bp has decreased to dangerously low levels kindly STOP THIS DRUG IMMEDIETLY as she dont need it