Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It works by relaxing the blood vessels inside the lungs.

Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better.

The most common side effects of this medicine include peripheral edema, headache, nasal congestion, cough, anemia, indigestion, and bronchitis. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. It may cause anemia (low number of red blood cells), hence you may be asked for a blood test to check for anemia. You must consult your doctor if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse while taking this medicine.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any heart problems or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

Uses of Nutriepic Tablet

Treatment of Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Benefits of Nutriepic Tablet

In Treatment of 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. Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg 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 Nutriepic 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 Nutriepic

Peripheral edema
Headache
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Cough
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Indigestion
Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
Palpitations
Chest pain
Upper respiratory tract infection
Abdominal pain
Constipation

How to use Nutriepic 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. Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Nutriepic Tablet works

Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ambrisentan and Tadalafil which treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CAUTION

Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

UNSAFE

Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Nutriepic Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet

₹325.0/Tablet

Pulmonext Kit

MSN Laboratories

₹87.4/tablet

73% cheaper

Endobloc T Combipack

Cipla Ltd

₹99.05/tablet

70% cheaper

Quick tips

Take it at same time every day to maintain the consistent level of drug in the body.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
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 Nutriepic Kit 5mg/20mg Tablet affects you.
Females with reproductive potential should use a reliable form of birth control while using and 1 month after stopping medicine as it is toxic to an unborn baby.
Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

Having high Pulmonary Atrial Hypertension

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

What medicines r u on

Hiii my wife having hurt patient ( pulmonary hypertension ) she's taking pulmonext 5mg tablet but this tablet is very costly for me of Rs. 1450/- 10tab. I want to know any another tablet available in same drugs with low price

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

This can't be decided online Your doctor is the best judge about your patients pulmonary hypertension

Hello Dr. My Dad is facing High Pulmonary Hypertension of 63 and average is 32. He has liver cirrhosis as well, he is advised for liver transplant. As the PAH is high cannot proceed with the surgery. Can you please advise if there is any way out. Age : 49yrs. Medicines for heart taken at present is : Ambrisentan 5mg Assurance 20mg Trimium Inhaler.

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

Currently no other treatment apart from ambrisantan n assurance will have to wait n see response to medicines if pulmonary pressure comes down only then surgery possible

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References

Ambrisentan + Tadalafi [Prescrining Information]. Solan, Himachal Pradesh: Cipla Ltd.; 2019. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2021] (online) Available from:

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Country of origin: India

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