{"id":5315,"date":"2020-12-15T11:24:24","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T11:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5315"},"modified":"2021-07-28T18:32:21","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T18:32:21","slug":"ambrisentan-sandoz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/ambrisentan-sandoz\/","title":{"rendered":"Ambrisentan Sandoz &#8211; Ambrisentan uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n5 mg, 10 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets&nbsp;<br>ambrisentan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Ambrisentan Sandoz is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz contains the active substance ambrisentan.&nbsp;It belongs to a group of medicines called other antihypertensive drugs (used to treat high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz is used to treat&nbsp;pulmonary&nbsp;arterial&nbsp;hypertension&nbsp;(PAH) in adults.&nbsp;PAH is high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;in the blood vessels (pulmonary arteries) that transport blood from the heart to the lungs.&nbsp;In people with PAH, these&nbsp;arteries&nbsp;become&nbsp;narrower so that the heart has to work harder to pump blood through them.&nbsp;This makes you feel tired, dizzy, and out of breath.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz dilates the pulmonary arteries and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood through them.&nbsp;This lowers&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and relieves symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz can also be used in combination with other medicines used to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>treat PAH.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan contained in Ambrisentan Sandoz may also be approved for the treatment of other diseases not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Ambrisentan Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Ambrisentan Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are&nbsp;<strong>allergic<\/strong>&nbsp;to ambrisentan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li><strong>if you are pregnant<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>planning to become pregnant,<\/strong>&nbsp;or if you&nbsp;<strong>may become pregnant<\/strong>&nbsp;because you are not using a reliable contraceptive.&nbsp;Read the information under &#8220;Pregnancy&#8221;<\/li><li>if you&nbsp;<strong>are breast-feeding<\/strong>.&nbsp;Read the information under &#8220;Breastfeeding&#8221;<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;<strong>liver disease<\/strong>.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor who will decide if this medicine is suitable for you<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;<strong>scarring of the lungs<\/strong>, of unknown cause (&nbsp;idiopathic&nbsp;pulmonary fibrosis&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Ambrisentan Sandoz if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>liver problem<\/li><li>anemia&nbsp;(decreased number of&nbsp;red blood cells&nbsp;)<\/li><li>swollen hands, ankles, or feet caused by fluid retention (&nbsp;<em>peripheral&nbsp;edema<\/em>&nbsp;)<\/li><li>lung disease which means that the veins in the lungs are blocked (&nbsp;<em>pulmonaryveno-occlusive disease<\/em>&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your doctor will<\/strong>&nbsp;decide if Ambrisentan Sandoz is right for you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You need to take blood samples regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start taking Ambrisentan Sandoz and regularly while you are taking it, your doctor will take a blood test to check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have&nbsp;anemia<\/li><li>if your liver is working properly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you leave these regular blood tests as long as you are taking Ambrisentan Sandoz.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs that your liver may not be working properly are for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>loss of appetite<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>fever<\/li><li>magont<\/li><li>yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice)<\/li><li>dark-colored urine<\/li><li>itching&nbsp;of the skin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice any of these signs,&nbsp;<strong>tell your doctor immediately.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18 as safety and efficacy are not known for this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Ambrisentan Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may need to adjust your&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Ambrisentan Sandoz if you start taking ciclosporin A (a medicine used after transplantation or to treat&nbsp;psoriasis&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking rifampicin (an&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;used to treat serious&nbsp;infections&nbsp;), your doctor will monitor you more closely when you start taking Ambrisentan Sandoz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking other medicines used to treat PAHs (eg iloprost,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>epoprostenol, sildenafil) your doctor may need to check you more closely.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor or pharmacist<\/strong>&nbsp;if you are taking any of these medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz can harm the unborn baby if you become pregnant before, during, or shortly after treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If it is possible that you may become pregnant<\/strong>, use a reliable contraceptive while you are taking Ambrisentan Sandoz.&nbsp;Discuss this with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take Ambrisentan Sandoz if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you become pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant<\/strong>&nbsp;while taking Ambrisentan Sandoz,&nbsp;<strong>contact your doctor immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are a woman and could become pregnant, your doctor will ask you to do a pregnancy test<\/strong>&nbsp;before you start taking Ambrisentan Sandoz and regularly while you are taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known if Ambrisentan Sandoz passes into breast milk.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not breast-feed while taking Ambrisentan Sandoz.&nbsp;<\/strong>Discuss this with your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fertility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a man taking Ambrisentan Sandoz, there may be a risk that the medicine will reduce the number of sperm.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz can cause&nbsp;side effects, such as low&nbsp;blood pressure, dizziness, tiredness (see section 4), which may affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;The symptoms of your illness may also make you less fit to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not drive or use machines unless you are feeling well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ambrisentan Sandoz contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz film-coated tablets contain&nbsp;lactose.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Ambrisentan Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Ambrisentan Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;<\/strong>Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much Ambrisentan Sandoz to take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Ambrisentan Sandoz is one 5 mg tablet once a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may decide to increase the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one to 10 mg once a day.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking ciclosporin A, do not take more than one 5 mg Ambrisentan Sandoz tablet once a day.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to take Ambrisentan Sandoz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best to take the tablet at the same time each day.&nbsp;Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.&nbsp;The tablet should not be split, crushed, or chewed.&nbsp;You can take Ambrisentan Sandoz with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Ambrisentan Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Ambrisentan Sandoz, take it as soon as possible.&nbsp;Then continue to take the medicine as prescribed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not stop using Ambrisentan Sandoz without consulting your doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz is a treatment that you must continue to take to control your PAH.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not stop taking Ambrisentan Sandoz without your doctor&#8217;s agreement.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conditions that you and your doctor must be aware of:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergic reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a common side effect that may affect&nbsp;<strong>up to 1 in 10<\/strong>&nbsp;people.&nbsp;You may get a rash or&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and swelling (usually on the face, lips, tongue, or throat), which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Swelling (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;), especially of the ankles and feet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very common side effect that may&nbsp;<strong>affect more than 1 in 10<\/strong>&nbsp;people.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heart failure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because the heart does not pump out enough blood which leads to shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, and swollen ankles and legs.&nbsp;It is a common side effect that may affect&nbsp;<strong>up to 1 in 10<\/strong>&nbsp;people.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anemia&nbsp;(decreased number of&nbsp;red blood cells&nbsp;)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a blood disease that can lead to fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and general malaise.&nbsp;Sometimes this requires a&nbsp;blood transfusion.&nbsp;It is a very common side effect that may&nbsp;<strong>affect more than 1 in 10<\/strong>&nbsp;people.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hypotension&nbsp;(low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can cause dizziness.&nbsp;It is a common side effect that may&nbsp;<strong>affect up to 1 in 10<\/strong>people.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell<\/strong>&nbsp;your&nbsp;<strong>doctor immediately if<\/strong>&nbsp;you get these&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;or if they occur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>suddenly after using Ambrisentan Sandoz.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is important that you take regular blood tests<\/strong>&nbsp;to check if you have&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;and that your liver is functioning properly.&nbsp;<strong>Make sure you have also read the information in section 2<\/strong>&nbsp;under &#8220;You need to have blood tests regularly&#8221; and &#8220;Signs that your liver may not be working properly&#8221;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;include<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>palpitations (fast or irregular heartbeat)<\/li><li>aggravated shortness of breath shortly after starting treatment with Ambrisentan Sandoz<\/li><li>runny or stuffy nose, congestion or pain in the sinuses<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In combination with tadalafil (another medicine used to treat PAH)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hot flashes (reddening of the skin)<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>pain\/discomfort in the chest<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>blurred vision or other vision changes<\/li><li>fainting<\/li><li>abnormal results on blood tests for liver function<\/li><li>Runny nose<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>magont<\/li><li>chest pain or discomfort<\/li><li>hot flashes (reddening of the skin)<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>feeling weak<\/li><li>nosebleeds<\/li><li>rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In combination with tadalafil (another medicine used to treat PAH)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the above, with the exception of abnormal liver function values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>tinnitus&nbsp;(&nbsp;tinnitus&nbsp;), only if you take the combination treatment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>liver damage<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the liver caused by the body&#8217;s own immune system (&nbsp;autoimmune&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In combination with tadalafil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sudden hearing loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Ambrisentan Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is ambrisentan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each film-coated tablet contains 5 mg or 10 mg of ambrisentan.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized maize starch, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide (E171), polyethylene glycol, talc, and iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz 5 mg film-coated tablet is a pink, round, film-coated tablet with \u201c5\u201d debossed on one side.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz 10 mg film-coated tablet is a pink, oval film-coated tablet with \u201c10\u201d debossed on one side.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz is available as 5 mg and 10 mg film-coated tablets in blister packs of 10 or 30 tablets or single-dose blister packs of 10&#215;1 or 30&#215;1 tablets.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chanelle Medical, Dublin Road, H62 FH90 Loughrea, Galway, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Akciju Sabiedriba \u201cGrindeks\u201d, Krustpil data, LV-1057 Riga, Latvia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharma Pack Hungary Kft, Vasut utca 13, 2040 Buda\u00f6rs, Hungary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salutas Pharma GmbH, Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1, 39179 Barleben, Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ambrisentan Sandoz contains the active substance ambrisentan. 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