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Opsutan Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Macitentan
Manufacturer : CIPLA LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
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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.
Uses of Opsutan Tablet
- Treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
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)
Word of Advice
Your doctor may monitor your liver function and blood level, as this medicine may reduce red blood cells and alter the liver enzyme. Individuals with lactose intolerance or soy allergy should inform their doctor before taking opsutan tablet. Kidney patients should be cautious and inform your doctor before taking medicine, as this may cause a reduction in blood pressure and hemoglobin levels. Inform your doctor, if you are allergic to black pepper (piperine).
FAQs
Q 1. What are the precautions I need to take while taking opsutan tablet?
Inform your medical history to the doctor. It will be useful for him to treat you based on your health. Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or lung disease before starting using opsutan tablet.
Q 2. What are things I should be cautious about, opsutan tablet?
Individuals who have lactose intolerance or are allergic to soy should inform their doctor before taking opsutan tablet.
Q 3. What happens if a pregnant woman takes opsutan tablet?
It is not recommended for pregnant women, as opsutan tablet may cause undesirable effects if used during the period of pregnancy.
Q 4. Is there a specific monitoring schedule or tests I must undergo while taking opsutan tablet?
You may be advised to monitor your liver function and blood level, opsutan tablet may reduce red blood cells and alter the liver enzyme.
Q 5. Can I drive while taking a opsutan tablet?
Opsutan tablets 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.
Fact Box of Opsutan Tablet
Molecule name: Macitentan | Therapeutic class: Anti-hypertensive |
Pharmacological class: Endothelin receptor antagonists | Indications: Treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) |
References
- Janssen Pharmaceutica NV., Electronics Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Jan 2023], [Accessed on 18 Oct 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5223.pdf
- Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., Food and Drug administration, [Revised on Oct 2018], [Accessed on Oct 18 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/204410s017lbl.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Nitric oxide and vasoactive peptide signal molecules, 8th edition, 2019, 546-547.
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