Macitentan 10 Mg Tablet By Marshall Healthcare

Macitentan 10 mg tablets are a medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs.

Here's a detailed description:

What it is:

Macitentan is classified as an endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA).

It works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the body called endothelin-1, which causes blood vessels to narrow. By blocking this action, macitentan helps to relax and widen the constricted blood vessels in the lungs, reducing the pressure and making it easier for the heart to pump blood.

This ultimately improves exercise ability, delays disease progression, and enhances the quality of life for individuals with PAH.

The brand name for macitentan is typically Opsumit, though generic versions may also be available (e.g., Macitent).

Appearance:

Macitentan 10 mg tablets are typically white to off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed with "10" on one or both sides.

Ingredients:

Active ingredient: Macitentan 10 mg.

Inactive ingredients (excipients) generally include:

Lactose (as monohydrate)

Magnesium stearate

Microcrystalline cellulose

Polysorbate 80

Povidone

Sodium starch glycollate type A

Film-coating material containing polyvinyl alcohol, lecithin (soya), purified talc, titanium dioxide, and xanthan gum.

Note: Patients with soya hypersensitivity should not use macitentan due to the presence of soya lecithin.

Usage and Dosage:

It is taken orally, once daily, with or without food.

The tablet should be swallowed whole and not crushed, broken, or chewed.

It's important to take it at approximately the same time each day for best results.

The dose is typically 10 mg once a day for adults.

Treatment should only be initiated and monitored by a physician experienced in the treatment of PAH.