Macikad 10mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Macikad 10mg 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.
Macikad 10mg Tablet is an endothelin receptor antagonist.
Macikad 10mg Tablet is an endothelin receptor antagonist.
Uses of Macikad Tablet
Benefits of Macikad 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. Macikad 10mg 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 Macikad 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 Macikad
- 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
How to use Macikad 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. Macikad 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Macikad 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Macikad 10mg 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
UNSAFE
Macikad 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Macikad 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Macikad 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Macikad 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Macikad 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Macikad 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Macikad Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Macikad 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Macikad 10mg 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 Macikad 10mg Tablet affects you.
- 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
Sulfamides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Endothelin receptor blocker
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Macikad 10mg Tablet
Once A Day
93%
Twice A Day
5%
Thrice A Day
2%
FAQs
What is the recommendation for birth control while on Macikad 10mg Tablet?
Females who are able to get pregnant should use 2 acceptable methods of birth control during treatment with Macikad 10mg 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 Macikad 10mg Tablet be taken?
The prescribed dose of Macikad 10mg 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 Macikad 10mg 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 Macikad 10mg Tablet, discuss with your doctor about the risks of taking Macikad 10mg Tablet.
While taking Macikad 10mg 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 Macikad 10mg Tablet?
You should be aware that Macikad 10mg Tablet can cause serious birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Hence, females who are pregnant should not start treatment with Macikad 10mg Tablet or they should not get pregnant while taking Macikad 10mg Tablet.
Does Macikad 10mg Tablet have any effect on blood pressure?
Yes, Macikad 10mg 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.
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