PULVANCE 125 MG 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 even helps to improve your quality of life, exercising ability and delay in disease progression.

PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET is an endothelin receptor antagonist.

Uses of Pulvance Tablet

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Benefits of Pulvance 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. PULVANCE 125 MG 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 Pulvance 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 Pulvance

Headache
Ankle swelling
Edema (swelling)
Diarrhea
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Respiratory tract infection

How to use Pulvance 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. PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET can induce hypotension (decrease of your blood pressure) which can make you feel dizzy and this can affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET 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 PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET affects you.
Females with reproductive potential should use a reliable form of birth control while using and 1 month after stopping PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sulfonamide and Pyrimidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Endothelin receptor blocker

Patient concerns

Having high Pulmonary Atrial Hypertension

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional 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

Diabetology

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

Interventional 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

FAQs

How is PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET administered?

PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET is given as a tablet form and can be taken with or without food. The tablets are to be taken twice daily in the morning and evening. The exact dosage and frequency of dose will be decided by the doctor on the basis of age and weight of the patient.

Are there chances of anemia with PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET?

Yes, there are chances that PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET may cause anemia. It can cause a dose-related decrease in hemoglobin in the blood which could lead to anemia. Regular hemoglobin check is advised while taking this medicine and consult your prescribing doctor for his advice. In some cases, blood transfusion is done to treat anemia.

Can I take PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET if I have liver problems?

It has been found that in some cases PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET can cause liver damage in patients who are prone to have liver disease. This medicine can also lead to increased liver enzymes. Hence, it should be used with caution in prone patients or in patients with history of liver disease. Before starting the medication inform your doctor if you have had a history of liver disease.

Is PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET safe in pregnancy?

No, PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET is not safe during pregnancy. There is evidence to show that it can cause major birth defects in the newborn baby and can harm the baby in womb. It is not advised to take PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET if you are planning to become pregnant. You should use reliable contraception methods while you take PULVANCE 125 MG TABLET. Consult your doctor before starting this medication or planning pregnancy.

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