Macitentan (10mg)
Macitent 10mg Tablet is given alone or in combination with some other medicines. It should be taken with or without food. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, swelling of the legs and ankles(edema), and inflammation of the airways. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some serious side effects which mean your doctor should know immediately include Anemia (low number of red blood cells) and abnormal liver function such as nausea, vomiting, dark urine, fever, and dark urine. Your doctor might check you for blood tests to check for anemia and liver function.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver dysfunctioning. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must avoid driving if this medicine makes you feel dizzy.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Macitent
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Macitent 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Macitent 10mg Tablet is an endothelin receptor blocker. It blocks the action of endothelin (a natural substance) that causes blood vessels to narrow (constrict). This narrowing increases the pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. Macitent 10mg Tablet helps relax these blood vessels and increases the supply of blood to the lungs.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Macitent 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Macitent 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Macitent 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Macitent 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Macitent 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Macitent 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Macitent 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Macitent 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Females who are able to get pregnant should use 2 acceptable methods of birth control during treatment with Macitent 10mg Tablet and 1 month of stopping it. This is because it takes some time to get the medicine flushed out of the body. If you have tubal sterilization, a progesterone implant, or have an IUD (intrauterine device), these methods can be used alone. Consult your doctor if you are not sure about the birth control method.
The prescribed dose of Macitent 10mg Tablet is advised to be taken once daily. It can be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water and not be crushed or chewed. For best results, it should be taken at the same time each day.
There is some evidence that it may decrease fertility in men. It could also be a reason for decreased sperm count. Hence, before taking Macitent 10mg Tablet, discuss with your doctor about the risks of taking Macitent 10mg Tablet.
Your doctor will get blood tests done before and during the treatment. This is done to test whether you have anemia (reduced hemoglobin or decreased red blood cell count) and whether your liver is functioning properly.
You should be aware that Macitent 10mg Tablet can cause serious birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Hence, females who are pregnant should not start treatment with Macitent 10mg Tablet or they should not get pregnant while taking Macitent 10mg Tablet.
Yes, Macitent 10mg Tablet may affect the blood pressure. It can cause lowering of blood pressure and may also cause headache. If you experience these side effects your ability to drive or using heavy machines may be affected.
The symptoms of anaemia include dizziness, pallor (unhealthy pale appearance), weakness, fast heart rate, and palpitations. If you experience any of these consult your doctor.
