Ambrisentan: how to take it safely
Letairis, Volibris
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow tablets whole with water. Do not crush, chew or split.
When to take it
Take it once a day, at the same time.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Pregnancy. It can cause severe birth defects. Use strict contraception.
- Missing your blood tests.
- Stopping suddenly.
Possible side effects
Swollen ankles, headache, flushing, stuffy nose, anaemia.
Get help if
Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, sudden weight gain, severe swelling or worse breathlessness: see a doctor straight away.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.