- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Jan 20, 2025
BOSENTAS-62.5MG
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Product Overview
Composition: Bosentan (62.5mg)
BOSENTAS 62.5MG TABLET contains Bosentan which belongs to the group of medicines called Endothelin receptor antagonists. BOSENTAS 62.5MG TABLET is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension in affected individuals which is a disease that occurs due to high blood pressure in blood vessels that carry blood from heart to the lungs. Bosentas 62.5 Tablet 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.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver dysfunctioning. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses
- Treats pulmonary artery hypertension
- Treats digital ulcers (that occurs due to scleroderma) in affected individuals
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Headache
- Ankle swelling
- Edema (swelling)
- Diarrhea
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Respiratory tract infection
How to use
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. Bosentas 62.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It works
Bosentas 62.5 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. Bosentas 62.5 Tablet helps relax these blood vessels and increases the supply of blood to the lungs.
What if you forget to take?
If you miss a dose of Bosentas 62.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Safety Advice for BOSENTAS-62.5MG
Alcohol
Bosentas 62.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
Bosentas 62.5 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.
Breastfeeding
Bosentas 62.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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