Opsutan Tablet

Introduction to Opsutan Tablet

Opsutan tablet contain an active ingredient called macitentan. It belongs to a group of medicines called endothelin receptor antagonists. It is used to treat long-term treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (high blood pressure in the arteries within lungs) in adults. It can be used alone or along with other medicines for PAH.

The safety and effectiveness of the drug have not been established in children, hence it is not recommended in children. Consult your doctor if you are allergic to opsutan tablet or have a liver or lung disorder. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant or while breastfeeding, and it may cause infertility in males. Speak with your doctor about your medical history to the doctor before taking this medicine.

Therapeutic Effects of Opsutan Tablet

Opsutan tablet widens the arteries of the lung and makes the arteries pump the blood by the heart, which passes through it. It lowers the blood pressure, relieves the symptoms, and involves the improvising of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Interaction of Opsutan Tablet with other drugs

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with opsutan tablet and can cause undesirable side effects.

More Information about Opsutan Tablet

Protect from moisture
Store opsutan tablet at 25˚C
Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.

How to consume Opsutan Tablet

Take opsutan tablet tablets as your physician advises. Swallow the tablets whole and intact. This tablets should be taken with food. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the medicine if your doctor advises you to stop.

Safety Advices for Opsutan Tablet

Pregnancy

Opsutan Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause harm to the fetus. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

It is unknown whether opsutan tablet is excreted in breast milk, and it is not recommended for breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.

Lungs

Inform your physician about any underlying lung disorders before taking opsutan tablet, as this medication should be used cautiously in lung disease patients.

Liver

Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking opsutan tablet, as this medication should be used cautiously in liver disease patients.

Alcohol

It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol under opsutan tablet medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.

Driving

Opsutan Tablet may cause headaches, tiredness, or drowsiness, which alters your driving ability. So, it is advised to consult your doctor before handling heavy machines or vehicles.

Side Effects of Opsutan Tablet

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common

Anaemia
Headache
Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
Nasopharyngitis (throat and nasal passages inflammation)
Oedema (swelling of the ankles and feet)
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat)
Urinary tract infection (bladder infection)
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
Flushing (redness of the skin)

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