BOSENTAS 125-20 TAB

What is the Bosentas 125- 20 Tablet?

Bosentas 125 mg contains salt called Bosentan. It belongs to the class of medicines called endothelin receptor antagonists. It is used to treat primary Pulmonary arterial hypertension ( PAH). It is caused by scleroderma ( abnormal growth of connective tissue) or congenital heart defects with bending. This medicine helps to prevent the progression of the disease and improve exercise tolerance. Female patients undergo pregnancy tests to exclude pregnancy before beginning treatment of this medicine.

What Bosentan drug is used for?

Bosentan is sold under the brand name Tracleer. It will be taken orally. This medicine lowers the blood pressure in your lungs, helping your heart pump blood more efficiently.

It is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults and children who are at least 3 years old. It improves your ability to exercise and prevents the condition from getting worse. It blocks the action of endothelin molecules that promote the narrowing of the blood vessel and lead to high blood pressure.

Bosentan causes harm to fetuses and pregnant women must not take it. This medicine is also contraindicated in patients with an increased risk of liver enzymes and liver damage. 

What is Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension?

Pulmonary arterial hypertension means that you have high blood pressure in the arteries that go from your heart to your lungs. It is different from regular high blood pressure. 

PAH is the tiny arteries in your lungs that become narrow or blocked. It’s harder for blood to flow through them. It raises the blood pressure in your lungs. Your heart has to work harder to pump blood through those arteries, and after a while the heart muscle gets weak. It leads to heart failure.

It is a life-threatening condition that gets worse over time, but treatments can help your symptoms to live better with the disease. It may take some time and planning to do all things.

Doctors can’t find a reason for high blood pressure in the lungs. In some cases, genes may play a role in some people. Another condition that’s causing the problem is illnesses that can lead to high blood pressure in your lungs.

• What are the signs and symptoms of Pulmonary arterial hypertension?

You may not notice any symptoms in the early stages. It usually starts slowly and gets worse as time goes on. Some symptoms include:

• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• Passing out
• Swelling in your ankles and legs

Before taking medicine consult your doctor. Take this medicine with or without a meal. The dose and duration will be decided by the necessity and need of the patient. It depends on the treatment and may change from time to time. You should take medicine as per your doctor’s advice. This medicine is strictly not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It takes some weeks and months to get a better result. Do not stop taking medicine before your doctor’s advice.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, swelling of the legs and ankles, and diarrhea. If your side effects appear serious, you should consult your doctor. . The doctor may reduce and prevent the side effects. Some serious side effects include anemia ( low number of red blood cells) and abnormal liver function. Regular checks for blood tests and liver function are required.

Benefits of Bosentas 125 mg Tablet

• In the treatment of Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH )

PAH can cause shortness of breath, tiredness, dizziness, chest pain, and swelling in your ankles and legs. It is caused by the thickening of walls of the arteries that supply your lungs making it hard for blood to get through. Bosentas 125 mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessel and can help to lower the blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. You can do daily activities easily and feel less tired. 

Side effects of Bosentas 125 mg Tablet

There are Some major and minor side effects of this medicine. But not all side effects need doctor’s attention. If you may experience any side effects that become serious, You may consult your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include

• Headache
• Ankle swelling
• Edema
• Diarrhea
• Anemia
• Respiratory tract infection

How Bosentas 125 mg is taken?

Always take this medicine as per your doctor’s consultation. The dose and duration will decide by your doctor. Do not miss the dose. If you miss a dose skip the missed dose and follow your schedule regularly on the next day. Do not double the dose. Take medicine every day on time as prescribed by your doctor. Many other medicines can affect this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using during the treatment.

How does Bosentas 125 mg work?

Bosentas is an endothelin receptor antagonist that effectively blocks a naturally occurring hormone called endothelin- 1 that causes blood vessels to narrow. This narrowing increases the pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. Bosentas 125 mg Tablet helps to relax the blood vessels and increases the supply of blood to the lungs.