Letairis

Ambrisentan

Ambrisentan (U.S. trade name Letairis; E.U. trade name Volibris; India trade name Pulmonext by MSN labs) is a drug indicated for use in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.[1][2] The peptide endothelin constricts muscles in blood vessels, increasing blood pressure. Ambrisentan, which relaxes those muscles, is an endothelin receptor antagonist, and is selective for the type A endothelin receptor (ETA).[3] Ambrisentan significantly improved e...

Any stories, good and bad about Letairis and PAH? ## Hello, Bridgette! How are you doing? Letairis has been proven effective in testing, but I really haven't read posts on here from anyone else that's using it. Is this the medication that your doctor has recommended?

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My wife has been on Letairis for just 2-days and she is already vomiting. What should she take to control the vomiting. I would appreciate any suggestions. We will call our physician on Monday. ## Hello, Jimbo! How is your wife doing? I'm sorry about the problem she's having. However, with BPH, she shouldn't take anything, without her doctor's approval. Many things could interact dangerously, or aggravate her condition. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Letairis as possibly including nausea, edema, low red blood cell levels, sinusitis and hot flashes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Ambrisentan (U.S. trade name Letairis; E.U. trade name Volibris; India trade name Pulmonext by MSN labs) is a drug indicated for use in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.[1][2] The peptide endothelin constricts muscles in blood vessels, increasing blood pressure. Ambrisentan, which relaxes those muscles, is an endothelin receptor antagonist, and is selective for the type A endothelin receptor (ETA).[3] Ambrisentan significantly improved e...

I have a COPD and have just started on Letairis. I am 71 years old and have lived with my COPD for about 20 years, which apparently was caused by my asperating reflux into my lungs when I weighed over 300 lbs. I lost over 100 lbs., but my lungs show up almost solid white on X-ray. This "reason" or my condition was just recently diagnoised by my new pulmonary doctor. I have been on this medication for a week and I feel aweful....weak, no appetite, just yuk. Does or has anyone else felt this way? I was told to cut the pill in half and take 1/2 for 2 weeks then increase to a whole pill, however the pamphlet says not to cut the pills, but I am doing what my doc says. Any info. would be appreciated.

I have Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension am slightly Bi-Polar. I have been PRESCRIBED Depakote, Letairis, Furosomide, Warfarin, Potassum CL and Clonazapam. I have been taking them daily for 8 years. I also take Sudafed for allergies. I'm worried that these could show up and prevent me from getting the job. Would drinking more liquids help or should I just take in my prescriptions?

NDC Database

Letairis 5 mg Oral Tablet by Gilead Sciences, Inc ## Markings: GSI;5 ## Shape: Square (4 sides) ## Color: Pink ## Package Codes: 61958-0801-1, 61958-0801-2, 61958-0801-3, 61958-0801-4, 61958-0801-5, 61958-0801-6 ## Active Ingredients: Ambrisentan

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Letairis 10 mg Oral Tablet by Gilead Sciences, Inc ## Markings: GSI;10 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Red ## Package Codes: 61958-0802-1, 61958-0802-2, 61958-0802-3, 61958-0802-5 ## Active Ingredients: Ambrisentan