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Ambrican 5 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Ambrican 5 Tablet is a product of Lupin Ltd

Composition: Ambrisentan (5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 2701.40

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All Details About Ambrican 5 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Ambrican 5 Tablet

Description:

Ambrican 5 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs). It can even help improve your quality of life, exercise ability, and delay disease progression.

Ambrican 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. In case you missed a dose, take another one as soon as you remember it. Take it for as long as it is prescribed and do not stop taking the medicine on your own.


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 bother you or persist 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 a symptom.


Earlier receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. It should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease. Attend regular follow-ups as advised by the doctor.

Uses:

Directions For 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. Ambrican 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

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 them

Ordinary side effects of Ambrican

  • Peripheral edema
  • Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ambrican 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Ambrican 5 Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ambrican 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Ambrican 5 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to changes in blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ambrican 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on use of Ambrican 5 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Ambrican 5 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

Can Ambrican 5 Tablet cause liver problems?

Affirmative, Ambrican 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.

How should Ambrican 5 Tablet be taken?

Usually, the doctors advise to take one dose of Ambrican 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.

Can I stop taking Ambrican 5 Tablet on my own?

No, you should not stop taking Ambrican 5 Tablet without consulting your doctor as this may worsen your condition. Communicate to your doctor if you need to stop it.

What is the most important thing that I should know about Ambrican 5 Tablet?

Ambrican 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 Ambrican 5 Tablet. Increaseitionally, during treatment with Ambrican 5 Tablet you should use two reliable methods of contraception to ensure that you do not get pregnant.

What are the serious side effects of Ambrican 5 Tablet?

The serious side effects of Ambrican 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.

Why have I been prescribed Ambrican 5 Tablet?

Ambrican 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). Ambrican 5 Tablet lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the pulmonary arteries, making it easier for the heart to pump blood through them.

What are the symptoms of overdose of Ambrican 5 Tablet?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Ambrican 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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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