Description
About Opsutan 10 mg Tablets
Opsutan 10 mg Tablets contain 10 mg of Macitentan per tablet, supplied as a pack of 10 tablets. Macitentan is a dual endothelin receptor antagonist.
How it works
The lining of the lung arteries produces endothelin, a substance that makes those vessels narrow and thicken. Macitentan blocks both receptors endothelin acts on, so the arteries stay wider and the right side of the heart works against less resistance.
What it is used for
Macitentan is used in pulmonary arterial hypertension, to improve exercise capacity and slow the worsening of the condition. This is a different condition from ordinary high blood pressure: it affects the arteries carrying blood from the heart to the lungs, and it is not treated with the medicines used for systemic hypertension. Macitentan is not interchangeable with those medicines.
Important: it must not be used in pregnancy
Medicines of this class can seriously harm a developing baby. Pregnancy is excluded before treatment starts, and reliable contraception is required throughout and for a period afterwards, with regular pregnancy testing. Tell your doctor at once if you think you may have become pregnant.
Safety and monitoring
Anaemia can develop and can be marked, so a blood count is checked before treatment and during it. Liver function is also monitored. Tell your doctor about sudden or worsening breathlessness, which needs investigating. Tell your doctor about increasing breathlessness, swelling of the ankles or legs, unusual tiredness or a rapid weight gain, which can mean fluid is building up. Mention every other medicine you take.
Prescription and storage
A prescription from your healthcare provider is required to purchase Macitentan. Store the tablets at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight, and out of the reach of children.
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