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Zexipag 200mcg Tablet

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Product introduction

Zexipag 200mcg 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 helps to improve your exercising ability and will prevent the disease from getting worse.

Zexipag 200mcg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and take it at the same time each day to help you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, diarrhea, jaw pain, nausea,myalgia, vomiting, pain in extremity, and flushing. Generally, most of its side effects usually resolve on their own and do not need any medical attention. However, you should consult with the doctor if you are bothered by any of the side effects.

Before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking. Additionally, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine. As it may cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

Benefits of Zexipag Tablet

In 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. Zexipag 200mcg 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 Zexipag 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 Zexipag

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Jaw pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Muscle pain
  • Pain in extremities
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

How to use Zexipag 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. Zexipag 200mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zexipag Tablet works

Zexipag 200mcg Tablet acts on the blood vessels in lungs in a similar way to the natural substance prostacyclin, helping them to relax and widen. This makes it easier for the heart to pump blood through these blood vessels.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zexipag 200mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zexipag 200mcg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zexipag 200mcg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Zexipag 200mcg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zexipag 200mcg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zexipag 200mcg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zexipag 200mcg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Zexipag 200mcg Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Zexipag Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Zexipag 200mcg 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.

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Quick tips

  • Do not take Zexipag 200mcg Tablet if you are allergic to Zexipag 200mcg Tablet or any of the ingredients in this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines for high blood pressure or if you experience dizziness during treatment. Also, let the doctor know if you have severe kidney problems or are undergoing dialysis.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking gemfibrozil (a medicine used to lower the level of fats [lipids] in the blood) since it may affect how Zexipag 200mcg Tablet works and cause side effects.
  • Zexipag 200mcg Tablet can cause side effects such as headaches and low blood pressure, avoid indulging in activities such as driving or operating machines.

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Dialkylarylamines
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Patient concerns

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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
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FAQs

Q. When do you use Zexipag 200mcg Tablet?

Zexipag 200mcg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the blood vessel that carries blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs.

Q. What is the route of administration for Zexipag 200mcg Tablet?

Zexipag 200mcg Tablet is an oral tablet given by mouth. The starting dose is 200 mcg twice daily. The dose is then increased by 200 mcg twice daily every week to the highest tolerated dose a patient can tolerate. The maximum dosage is 1600 mcg twice daily.

Q. Can you crush Zexipag 200mcg Tablet before taking?

Swallow Zexipag 200mcg Tablet tablet as a whole. Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If your next scheduled dose is due within six hours, skip the missed dose.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before the start of the treatment with Zexipag 200mcg Tablet?

Before you take Zexipag 200mcg Tablet, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you:<br>a. Have liver problems.<br>b. Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed.<br>c. Are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

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References

  1. Selexipag [Prescribing Information]. South San Francisco, CA: Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.; 2017. [Accessed 25th Nov. 2022] (online) Available from: External Link

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