Macitentan 10 mg Tablet

Product Introduction

Macitentan 10 mg Tablet is prescribed to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs). It improves your quality of life, enhances exercise ability, and delays disease progression.

You can take Macitentan 10 mg Tablet alone or in combination with other medicines. Take it with or without food, as your doctor directs. Regular use is essential to gain the most benefit. The dosage and frequency depend on your specific condition, and your doctor will determine the appropriate amount needed to alleviate your symptoms. Continue taking this medicine for the full duration prescribed by your doctor.

Side Effects of Macitentan 10 mg Tablet

The most common side effects include headaches, swelling of the legs and ankles (edema), and inflammation of the airways. If these effects bother you or seem serious, inform your doctor.

There may be ways to reduce or prevent them. Some serious side effects that require immediate medical attention include anemia (low red blood cell count) and abnormal liver function, such as nausea, vomiting, dark urine, fever, and jaundice. Your doctor might order blood tests to monitor for anemia and liver function.

Precautions

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have liver dysfunction. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, provide a list of all other medications you are taking, as many may affect how Macitentan 10 mg Tablet works or reduce its effectiveness. Avoid driving if this medicine makes you feel dizzy.

Uses of Macitentan 10 Tablet

• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

Benefits of Macitentan 10 Tablet

In Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

Pulmonary arterial hypertension can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, tiredness, dizziness, chest pain, and swelling in the ankles and legs. This condition results from the thickening of the walls of the arteries that supply your lungs, making it difficult for blood to pass through.

Macitentan 10 mg relaxes these blood vessels, helping to lower blood pressure in the lung arteries. As a result, you will find it easier to perform daily activities and experience less fatigue and dizziness.

Common Side Effects of Macitentan 10 mg

Most side effects do not require medical attention and usually disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, consult your doctor if they persist or cause concern.

Common side effects include:

• Headache
• Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Anemia (low red blood cell count)
• Urinary tract infection
• Influenza

How to Use Macitentan 10 mg Tablet

Take this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. Swallow the tablet whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. You can take Macitentan 10 mg Tablet with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day.

How Macitentan Tablet Works

Macitentan 10 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 pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. Macitentan 10 mg Tablet helps relax these blood vessels, increasing the blood supply to the lungs.