Bosentan 125 Tablet 10 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: July 21st, 2023

Bosentan 125 Tablet is a product of Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd

Composition: Bosentan (125mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 1590.00

Note: MRP can vary depending up on batch!

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All Details About Bosentan 125 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Bosentan 125 Tablet

Description:

Bosentan 125 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 even helps to improve your quality of life, exercising ability and delay in disease progression.

Bosentan 125 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, swelling of the legs and ankles, and diarrhea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some serious side effects which mean your doctor should know immediately include Anemia (low number of red blood cells) and abnormal liver function such as nausea, vomiting, dark urine, fever, and dark urine. Your doctor might check you for blood tests to check for anemia and liver function.

Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver dysfunctioning. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Women are suggested to use reliable contraceptive pills to avoid pregnancy and should continue even after one month of stopping the treatment. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses:

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Bosentan

Headache
Ankle swelling
Edema (swelling)
Diarrhea
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Respiratory tract infection

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Bosentan 125 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Bosentan 125 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Perceivek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bosentan 125 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Bosentan 125 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Bosentan 125 Tablet can induce hypotension (decrease of your blood pressure) which can make you feel dizzy and this can affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bosentan 125 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Bosentan 125 Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Bosentan 125 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bosentan 125 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Bosentan 125 Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Q. How is Bosentan 125 Tablet administered?

Bosentan 125 Tablet is given as a tablet form and can be taken with or without food. The tablets are to be taken twice daily in the morning and evening. The exact dosage and frequency of dose will be decided by the doctor on the basis of age and weight of the patient.

Q. Are there chances of anemia with Bosentan 125 Tablet?

Affirmative, there are chances that Bosentan 125 Tablet may cause anemia. It can cause a dose-related decrease in hemoglobin in the blood which could lead to anemia. Regular hemoglobin check is advised while taking this medicine and consult your prescribing doctor for his advice. In some cases, blood transfusion is done to treat anemia.

Q. Can I take Bosentan 125 Tablet if I have liver problems?

It has been found that in some cases Bosentan 125 Tablet can cause liver damage in patients who are prone to have liver disease. This medicine can also lead to increased liver enzymes. Hence, it should be used with caution in prone patients or in patients with history of liver disease. Earlier starting the medication inform your doctor if you have had a history of liver disease.

Q. Is Bosentan 125 Tablet safe in pregnancy?

No, Bosentan 125 Tablet is not safe during pregnancy. There is evidence to show that it can cause major birth defects in the newborn baby and can harm the baby in womb. It is not advised to take Bosentan 125 Tablet if you are planning to become pregnant. You should use reliable contraception methods while you take Bosentan 125 Tablet. Consult your doctor before starting this medication or planning pregnancy.

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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