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How to Take Ambrisentan and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Jun 03, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The initial recommended dose is 5mg once daily with or without food. Maximum: 10mg once daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

♦ Contraindicated in patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), pregnant women and known hypersensitivity. It should not be co-administered with cyclosporine.

Drug Name : Ambrisentan

This medication is an endothelin receptor antagonist, prescribed for pulmonary atrial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).

Trade Names/Brand Names of Ambrisentan

Endobloc (10mg) | Endobloc (5mg)

International :

Letairis

Last Updated on Jun 03, 2023

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