Ibitan
Ibitan Products are primarily used for
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
About Ibitan Products
Uses of Ibitan Products
Ambrisentan is used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
Ibitan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ibitan are Sinus inflammation, Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Peripheral edema, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk).
Patient Concerns about Ibitan Products
Frequently asked questions about Ibitan Products
Frequently asked questions about Ambrisentan
Q. Can Ibitan 5mg Tablet cause liver problems?
Yes, Ibitan 5mg 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.
Q. How should Ibitan 5mg Tablet be taken?
Usually, the doctors advise to take one dose of Ibitan 5mg 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.
Q. Can I stop taking Ibitan 5mg Tablet on my own?
No, you should not stop taking Ibitan 5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as this may worsen your condition. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop it.
Q. What is the most important thing that I should know about Ibitan 5mg Tablet?
Ibitan 5mg 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 Ibitan 5mg Tablet. Additionally, during treatment with Ibitan 5mg Tablet you should use two reliable methods of contraception to ensure that you do not get pregnant.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Ibitan 5mg Tablet?
The serious side effects of Ibitan 5mg 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.
Q. Why have I been prescribed Ibitan 5mg Tablet?
Ibitan 5mg 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). Ibitan 5mg Tablet lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the pulmonary arteries, making it easier for the heart to pump blood through them.
Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Ibitan 5mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Ibitan 5mg 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.