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Brand name: Opsumit TM
Active ingredients: macitentan
What it is used for
OPSUMIT, as monotherapy or in combination with approved PAH treatments (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors or inhaled prostanoids), is indicated for the treatment of: idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with connective tissue disease pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital heart disease with repaired shunts in patients with WHO Functional class II, III or IV symptoms.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
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Visual appearance
The drug product is supplied as a white to off white, biconvex, round, film-coated tablet debossed with 10 on both sides.
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This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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For the active ingredient macitentan
This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy. You should discuss this medicine with your doctor or pharmacist. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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