Bospahen 62.5 Tablet

Bosentan (62.5mg)

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Bospahen 62.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs). It even helps to improve your quality of life, exercising ability and delay in disease progression.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:01 AM (IST)

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Bosentan (62.5mg)

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Product introduction

Bospahen 62.5 Tablet should be taken with or without food. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, swelling of the legs and ankles, and diarrhea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some serious side effects which mean your doctor should know immediately include Anemia (low number of red blood cells) and abnormal liver function such as nausea, vomiting, dark urine, fever, and dark urine. Your doctor might check you for blood tests to check for anemia and liver function.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver dysfunctioning. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Women are suggested to use reliable contraceptive pills to avoid pregnancy and should continue even after one month of stopping the treatment. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Bospahen Tablet

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Benefits of Bospahen Tablet

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. Bospahen 62.5 Tablet 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.

Side effects of Bospahen Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Bospahen

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

How to use Bospahen Tablet

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

How Bospahen Tablet works

Bospahen 62.5 Tablet 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. Bospahen 62.5 Tablet helps relax these blood vessels and increases the supply of blood to the lungs.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Bospahen 62.5 Tablet 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 Bospahen 62.5 Tablet affects you.
Females with reproductive potential should use a reliable form of birth control while using and 1 month after stopping Bospahen 62.5 Tablet 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

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Bospahen 62.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Bospahen 62.5 Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bospahen 62.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Bospahen 62.5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Bospahen 62.5 Tablet can induce hypotension (decrease of your blood pressure) which can make you feel dizzy and this can affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bospahen 62.5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Bospahen 62.5 Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Bospahen 62.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bospahen 62.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Bospahen 62.5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

How is Bospahen 62.5 Tablet administered?

Bospahen 62.5 Tablet is given as a tablet form and can be taken with or without food. The tablets are to be taken twice daily in the morning and evening. The exact dosage and frequency of dose will be decided by the doctor on the basis of age and weight of the patient.

Are there chances of anemia with Bospahen 62.5 Tablet?

Yes, there are chances that Bospahen 62.5 Tablet may cause anemia. It can cause a dose-related decrease in hemoglobin in the blood which could lead to anemia. Regular hemoglobin check is advised while taking this medicine and consult your prescribing doctor for his advice. In some cases, blood transfusion is done to treat anemia.

Can I take Bospahen 62.5 Tablet if I have liver problems?

It has been found that in some cases Bospahen 62.5 Tablet can cause liver damage in patients who are prone to have liver disease. This medicine can also lead to increased liver enzymes. Hence, it should be used with caution in prone patients or in patients with history of liver disease. Before starting the medication inform your doctor if you have had a history of liver disease.

Is Bospahen 62.5 Tablet safe in pregnancy?

No, Bospahen 62.5 Tablet is not safe during pregnancy. There is evidence to show that it can cause major birth defects in the newborn baby and can harm the baby in womb. It is not advised to take Bospahen 62.5 Tablet if you are planning to become pregnant. You should use reliable contraception methods while you take Bospahen 62.5 Tablet. Consult your doctor before starting this medication or planning pregnancy.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sulfonamide and Pyrimidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Endothelin receptor blocker

References

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Benefits of Bospahen Tablet

Side effects of Bospahen Tablet

How to use Bospahen Tablet

How Bospahen Tablet works

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How is Bospahen 62.5 Tablet administered?

Are there chances of anemia with Bospahen 62.5 Tablet?

Can I take Bospahen 62.5 Tablet if I have liver problems?

Is Bospahen 62.5 Tablet safe in pregnancy?

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