Opsutan Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

All Details About Opsutan Tablet

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

Description:

Opsutan 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.

Opsutan Tablet is given alone or in combination with some other medicines. It 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(edema), and inflammation of the airways. 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. 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. You must avoid driving if this medicine makes you feel dizzy.

Uses:

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

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. Opsutan 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 Opsutan

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Opsutan Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Opsutan 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

UNSAFE

Opsutan Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Opsutan Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Opsutan Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Opsutan Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is the recommendation for birth control while on Opsutan Tablet?

Females who are able to get pregnant should use 2 acceptable methods of birth control during treatment with Opsutan Tablet and 1 month of stopping it. This is because it takes some time to get the medicine flushed out of the body. If you have tubal sterilization, a progesterone implant, or have an IUD (intrauterine device), these methods can be used alone. Consult your doctor if you are not sure about the birth control method.

How should Opsutan Tablet be taken?

The prescribed dose of Opsutan Tablet is advised to be taken once daily. It can be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water and not be crushed or chewed. For best results, it should be taken at the same time each day.

Does Opsutan Tablet affect fertility?

There is some evidence that it may decrease fertility in men. It could also be a reason for decreased sperm count. Hence, before taking Opsutan Tablet, discuss with your doctor about the risks of taking Opsutan Tablet.

While taking Opsutan Tablet do I need to get any tests done?

Your doctor will get blood tests done before and during the treatment. This is done to test whether you have anemia (reduced hemoglobin or decreased red blood cell count) and whether your liver is functioning properly.

What is the most important information I need to know about Opsutan Tablet?

You should be aware that Opsutan Tablet can cause serious birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Hence, females who are pregnant should not start treatment with Opsutan Tablet or they should not get pregnant while taking Opsutan Tablet.

Does Opsutan Tablet have any effect on blood pressure?

Affirmative, Opsutan Tablet may affect the blood pressure. It can cause lowering of blood pressure and may also cause headache. If you experience these side effects your ability to drive or using heavy machines may be affected.

What are the warning symptoms of anaemia?

The symptoms of anaemia include dizziness, pallor (unhealthy pale appearance), weakness, fast heart rate, and palpitations. If you experience any of these consult your doctor.

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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