Bosentan
Information about Bosentan
Bosentan Uses
Bosentan is used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
How Bosentan works
Bosentan 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. Bosentan helps relax these blood vessels and increases the supply of blood to the lungs.
Common side effects of Bosentan
Respiratory tract infection, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Fluid retention
Available Medicine for Bosentan
BosentasCipla Ltd
₹1068 to ₹16962 variant(s)
LupiboseLupin Ltd
₹1140 to ₹16772 variant(s)
BosenatNatco Pharma Ltd
₹883 to ₹12742 variant(s)
PulvanceSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹646 to ₹10682 variant(s)
BospahenMba Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
₹4411 variant(s)
BosentanCare Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd
₹748 to ₹14902 variant(s)
WonsentWonder Healthcare
₹77 to ₹1242 variant(s)
PulmotenOriental Pharma
₹3841 variant(s)
BozetanLupin Ltd
₹651 to ₹17812 variant(s)
BosenleeJohnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹6281 variant(s)
Expert advice for Bosentan
- Your doctor has prescribed Bosentan 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 Bosentan affects you.
- Females with reproductive potential should use a reliable form of birth control while using and 1 month after stopping Bosentan 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.
- Your doctor has prescribed Bosentan 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 Bosentan affects you.
- 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.