A Patient is on regular medications for co-existing medical problems. Which of the following drugs may be stopped safely with minimal risk of adverse effects before an abdominal surgery: (A) Statins, (B) Beta Blockers, (C) ACE inhibitors/ACE Receptor Blockers, (D) Steroids
Answer is C. ACE inhibitors / ARB's should be discontinued 24-48hrs before surgery. Beta blockers,calcium channel blockers,steroids,statins are continued