Uses of Pulmoten 62.5

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Side effects of Pulmoten 62.5

Headache
Ankle swelling
Edema (swelling)
Diarrhea
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Respiratory tract infection

How to use Pulmoten 62.5

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. Pulmoten 62.5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pulmoten 62.5 works

Pulmoten 62.5 is an endothelin receptor blocker. It blocks the action of endothelin (a natural substance) that causes blood vessels to narrow (constrict). This narrowing increases the pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. Pulmoten 62.5 helps relax these blood vessels and increases the supply of blood to the lungs.

What if you forget to take Pulmoten 62.5?

If you miss a dose of Pulmoten 62.5, 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.

Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Pulmoten 62.5 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 Pulmoten 62.5 affects you.
Females with reproductive potential should use a reliable form of birth control while using and 1 month after stopping Pulmoten 62.5 as it is toxic to an unborn baby.
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.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Pulmoten 62.5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE – Pregnancy: Pulmoten 62.5 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Pulmoten 62.5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Pulmoten 62.5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nAs Pulmoten 62.5 can induce hypotension (decrease of your blood pressure) which can make you feel dizzy and this can affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Pulmoten 62.5 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pulmoten 62.5 is recommended.
CAUTION – Liver: Pulmoten 62.5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pulmoten 62.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Pulmoten 62.5 is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.