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Bosentas 62.5mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Bosentan
Manufacturer : CIPLA LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
10 Tablet(s) In A Strip
Introduction to Bosentas 62.5mg Tablet
Bosentan 62.5mg tablet contains an active component called bosentan. It belongs to the class of medicines called endothelin receptor antagonists and helps to expand the blood vessels. This medication is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Inform your doctor if you are allergic to bosentan 62.5mg tablet or any of the ingredients present in them. Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver problems, psoriasis, or hypoglycemia (low blood pressure). Inform your doctor about your prescribed and non-prescribed medicine and proper diet while under medication.
It will be helpful for him to treat you based on your previous medical history or make some dose adjustments. It is not recommended for pediatric patients with systemic sclerosis and ulcer disease. It may affect the fertility of the male individual and the fetus of the pregnant female individual. So, Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant while breastfeeding.
Uses of Bosentas 62.5mg Tablet
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure)
Therapeutic Effects of Bosentas 62.5mg Tablet
Bosentan 62.5mg tablet blocks the binding of endothelin to its receptors, which is involved in the constriction of the pulmonary blood vessels and is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension by expanding the blood vessels.
Interaction of Bosentas 62.5mg 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 bosentan 62.5mg tablet and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Bosentas 62.5mg Tablet
- Store bosentan 62.5mg tablet at 25˚C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Bosentas 62.5mg Tablet
Take bosentan 62.5mg tablets as your physician advises. Swallow the tablets whole and intact with water. This capsule 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 Bosentas 62.5mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Bosentan 62.5mg tablet tablet is contraindicated to pregnant women and harmful to the unborn female baby. 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 bosentan 62.5mg tablet is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.
Lungs
It is unknown whether bosentan 62.5mg tablet is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
Bosentan 62.5mg tablet is unsafe for patients with liver problems. So, individuals with liver disorders should be cautious before taking the medicine.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether bosentan 62.5mg tablet is safe to consume alcohol under medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.
Driving
It is unknown whether bosentan 62.5mg tablet alters driving ability. However, if you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines.
Side Effects of Bosentas 62.5mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Abnormal liver function
- Anaemia
- Allergic reaction (skin inflammation, itching and rash)
Common
- Headache
- Oedema
- Respiratory tract infection
- Inflamed nose passages
- Joint pain
- Irregular heartbeats
- Diarrhea
- Low blood pressure
Word of Advice
Your doctor will advise you to check the blood pressure and hemoglobin level because bosentan 62.5mg tablet may cause low blood pressure and anemia as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you have a liver problem, are pregnant women planning to get pregnant, or think you may be pregnant before taking the medicine. It may be contraindicated to liver patients or pregnant women. Speak with your doctor about your medical history before going to start the medicine.
FAQs
Q 1. Can I take bosentan 62.5mg tablet if I have a liver problem?
It is not recommended for liver patients; speak with your doctor before using the bosentan 62.5mg tablet if you have any liver problems.
Q 2. Can I take bosentan 62.5mg tablet if I have psoriasis?
Consult your doctor if you have psoriasis or are under psoriasis medications before starting taking the bosentan 62.5mg tablet.
Q 3. Can I take bosentan 62.5mg tablet if I am pregnant?
No, it is not recommended for pregnant women. Bosentan 62.5mg tablet may be contraindicated for pregnant women, and it might cause harm to the foetus.
Q 4. Should I monitor any parameters while taking medicine?
Your doctor will advise you to check your blood pressure and hemoglobin level because, bosentan 62.5mg tablet may cause low blood pressure and anemia as a side effect.
Q 5. What are the precautions I need to take while taking bosentan 62.5mg tablet?
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to bosentan 62.5mg tablets or any of the ingredients present in it or have any history of liver problems, psoriasis, or hypoglycemia (low blood pressure).
Fact Box of Bosentas 62.5mg Tablet
Molecule name: Bosentan | Therapeutic class: Anti-hypertensives |
Pharmacological class: Endothelin receptor antagonists | Indications: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs) |
References
- Pharmadox Healthcare Ltd., Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on June 2018] [Accessed on 30th Sep 2023], Bosentan Dr. Reddy's 62.5 mg Film-Coated Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) (medicines.org.uk)
- Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Sep 2017], [Accessed on 20th Oct 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/209279s000lbl.pdf
- Good and Gilman’s, The pharmacological basis of therapeutics, protein synthesis inhibitors and miscellaneous antibacterial agents, 13th edition, 76, 580-583, 841.
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