DESCRIPTION

Pulmonext Kit is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It works by relaxing the blood vessels inside the lungs. Pulmonext Kit can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. The most common side effects of this medicine include peripheral edema, headache, nasal congestion, cough, anemia, indigestion, and bronchitis. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. It may cause anemia (low number of red blood cells), hence you may be asked for a blood test to check for anemia. You must consult your doctor if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse while taking this medicine. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any heart problems or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of 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. Pulmonext Kit 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.

USE OF

Treatment of Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

BENEFITS

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

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HOW TO USE

Pulmonext Kit is a combination of two medicines: Ambrisentan and Tadalafil which treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Ambrisentan is an endothelin receptor antagonist and tadalafil is a PDE-5 inhibitor. They work together to lower the blood pressure inside the lungs vessels by relaxing them. This improves your ability to do physical activity.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pulmonext Kit. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pulmonext Kit is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Pulmonext Kit during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Driving : CAUTION – Pulmonext Kit may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pulmonext Kit is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pulmonext Kit is recommended. – Liver : UNSAFE – Pulmonext Kit is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Pulmonext Kit, 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.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Headache | Nasal congestion (stuffy nose) | Cough | Anemia (low number of red blood cells) | Indigestion | Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

UNSAFE

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