A 60 year old hypeensive patient is on angiotensin II receptor antagonists (losaan) is post for hernia repair surgery. The hypeensive drug should be: (A) Continue till the day of operation, (B) Discontinued 24 hours preoperatively, (C) Discontinued one week preoperatively, (D) Administered in increased dosage on the day of operation
Answer is A. Before surgery antihypeensive drug should be used till the day of surgery Refer CMDT 2014_47