Ambrisentan

Ambrisentan is a medication used to treat pulmonary hypertension in patients of WHO class II or WHO class III. It is an endothelin receptor antagonist that blocks certain substances present in the lungs, which in turn helps decrease the blood pressure inside the lungs.

You should refrain from using Ambrisentan if have any liver problems or lung problems, are allergic to any medicine, are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. You should also consult your doctor before taking Ambrisentan if you have history of heart failure, anemia, fluid retention problem, alcohol dependency or taking any medicines or supplements.

There are very few reported side effects of Ambrisentan. These include stuffy nose, irritation in nose or throat and flushing. You should see a doctor as soon as possible if any of these persist for prolonged duration.

Ambrisentan is available only as tablets to be taken orally. You can have them with or without food but you should consult your doctor regarding the appropiate dosage.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Erectile Dysfunction

• Pulmonary Hypertension

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Nausea

• Nasopharyngitis

• Flushing

• Dyspepsia

• Muscle Pain

• Back Pain

• Pain In Extremity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Tadalafil can lower blood pressure, and combining it with alcohol may further increase this effect.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Endobloc t kit is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Endobloc t kit is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
  It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate renal disease. Not advisable in patients with the severe renal disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate liver disease. Dose adjustment is required in patients with severe liver disease.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ambrisentan as ingredient

• Volibris 5Mg Tablet

  Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Endobloc T Kit

  Cipla Ltd

• Zambri 5Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Endobloc 5mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Zambri 10Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Pulmonext 5Mg Tablet

  MSN Laboratories

• Ambrican 5Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Pulmonext 10mg Tablet

  MSN Laboratories

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

This medication behaves as a potent selective endothelin type A receptor antagonist. Endothelin is a peptide synthesized within the vascular smooth muscle as well as endothelium and are acted upon by endothelin-1 which is an endogenous chain of amino acids connected by the amine bonds. Thus the medication antagonizes the action of endothelin and inhibit the constriction of blood vessels and reduces the blood pressure.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.