Ambrisentan (5mg)
Pulmonext 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but, it is better to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. In case, you have missed any dose than it is better to take another one as soon as you remember it.The most common side effects of this medicine are peripheral edema, nasal congestion, sinusitis, and flushing. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Dizziness may also occur in some people, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus if you experience such symptom.Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
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 Pulmonext
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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. Pulmonext 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Pulmonext 5 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. Pulmonext 5 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 Pulmonext 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pulmonext 5 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.
Information regarding the use of Pulmonext 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pulmonext 5 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pulmonext 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pulmonext 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Pulmonext 5 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Pulmonext 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pulmonext 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, Pulmonext 5 Tablet commonly causes an increase in liver enzymes. It may rarely cause liver injury and inflammation of the liver because of the body’s own defences (autoimmune hepatitis). Consult your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-colored urine and yellowing of the skin.
Usually, the doctors advise to take one dose of Pulmonext 5 Tablet. You can take it with or without food but prefer taking it at the same time each day. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it into pieces.
No, you should not stop taking Pulmonext 5 Tablet without consulting your doctor as this may worsen your condition. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop it.
Pulmonext 5 Tablet may cause serious birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Therefore, every woman who is capable of becoming pregnant should get a pregnancy test done before starting Pulmonext 5 Tablet. Additionally, during treatment with Pulmonext 5 Tablet you should use two reliable methods of contraception to ensure that you do not get pregnant.
The serious side effects of Pulmonext 5 Tablet are swelling all over the body (fluid retention), decreased sperm count and low red blood cell count (anemia). Tell your doctor if you have any unusual weight gain, tiredness, or trouble breathing.
Pulmonext 5 Tablet is used to treat pulmonary hypertension in adults. Pulmonary hypertension is a condition wherein there is increased blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries (blood vessels that carry blood from heart to lungs). Pulmonext 5 Tablet lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the pulmonary arteries, making it easier for the heart to pump blood through them.
Taking more than the recommended dose of Pulmonext 5 Tablet may cause headache, flushing, dizziness, or nausea. It may cause low blood pressure which may further lead to lightheadedness. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital if you take more than the recommended doses of this medicine.
