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Bosentas 125 Tablet

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Product introduction

Bosentas 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.

Bosentas 125 Tablet is an endothelin receptor antagonist.

Benefits of Bosentas Tablet

In Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Pulmonary arterial hypertension can cause shortness of breath, tiredness, dizziness, chest pain and swelling in your ankles and legs. It is caused by thickening of walls of the arteries that supply your lungs making it hard for blood to get through. Bosentas 125 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels and can help lower the blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. You will be able to carry out your daily activities more easily and feel less tired or dizzy.

Side effects of Bosentas Tablet

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

Common side effects of Bosentas

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

How to use Bosentas Tablet

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 125 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Bosentas 125 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Bosentas 125 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bosentas 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
Bosentas 125 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Bosentas 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
Bosentas 125 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Bosentas 125 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Bosentas 125 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bosentas 125 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Bosentas 125 Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Bosentas 125 Tablet to treat high pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs (the pulmonary arteries).
  • It helps improve your quality of life, exercising ability, and delay disease progression.
  • Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Your doctor may ask you to get routine blood tests done to check for anemia and to assess the functioning of your liver.
  • Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Bosentas 125 Tablet affects you.
  • Females with reproductive potential should use a reliable form of birth control while using and 1 month after stopping Bosentas 125 Tablet as it is toxic to an unborn baby.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice weight gain, swelling of your arms and legs, or difficulty breathing.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of skin/eye, dark urine, or stomach pain.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Sulfonamide and Pyrimidine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Endothelin receptor blocker

Patient concerns

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sir i m suffering from PAH problem as my doctor says what is better for me to do as i m taking a medicine bosentas 62.5 and sildenafil tab. PAH 20 since 1 year what is the better way to get rid of this medicines
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Interventional Cardiology
Need to see you can meet me at medanta. Call 9XXXXXX
Bosentas tab and glybovin 1.25( glebenclamide) isnt same drug If not please check search machine to 1mg
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
Yes bosentas tab is completely different . Do not confuse between the two meds . You can notify 1 mg support
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FAQs

How is Bosentas 125 Tablet administered?

Bosentas 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.

Are there chances of anemia with Bosentas 125 Tablet?

Yes, there are chances that Bosentas 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.

Can I take Bosentas 125 Tablet if I have liver problems?

It has been found that in some cases Bosentas 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. Before starting the medication inform your doctor if you have had a history of liver disease.

Is Bosentas 125 Tablet safe in pregnancy?

No, Bosentas 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 Bosentas 125 Tablet if you are planning to become pregnant. You should use reliable contraception methods while you take Bosentas 125 Tablet. Consult your doctor before starting this medication or planning pregnancy.

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References

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Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Country of origin: India

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