Rioci 1mg Tablet
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Rioci 1mg 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.
Rioci 1mg 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, indigestion, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, hypotension, vomiting, anemia, gastroesophageal reflux, and constipation. Avoid driving or doing anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. 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.
Uses of Rioci Tablet
Benefits of Rioci Tablet
In Treatment of 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. Rioci 1mg 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 Rioci 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 Rioci
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
How to use Rioci 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. Rioci 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Rioci Tablet works
Rioci 1mg Tablet is a vasodilator. It works by widening the blood vessels that connect the heart to the lungs. This increases the blood supply to the lungs, which reduces the workload of the heart.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rioci 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Rioci 1mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rioci 1mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Rioci 1mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
It may cause dizziness in some people. If this happens you should not drive or use machines.
It may cause dizziness in some people. If this happens you should not drive or use machines.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rioci 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Rioci 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Rioci Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Rioci 1mg 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Rioci 1mg Tablet to treat high pressure in the blood vessels (the pulmonary arteries) that carry blood from the heart to the lungs.
- It can help improve your quality of life and exercise ability.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly to help your doctor decide the correct dose for you.
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
- Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Rioci 1mg Tablet affects you.
- Do not take Rioci 1mg Tablet if you are pregnant as it can cause serious birth defects.
- Do not take Rioci 1mg Tablet if you are also taking a nitrate medicine such as nitroglycerin to treat high blood pressure or heart disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrazolopyridine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulator
Interaction with drugs
Taking Rioci with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Riociguat with Aminophylline.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
Do not consume Riociguat with Sildenafil.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
Do not consume Riociguat with Sildenafil.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
Do not consume Riociguat with Aminophylline.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
Do not consume Riociguat with Avanafil.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
Patient concerns
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FAQs
What is Rioci 1mg Tablet used for?
Rioci 1mg Tablet is prescribed to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which is high pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. It helps relax and widen blood vessels in the lungs, making it easier for the heart to pump blood and improving your ability to breathe and exercise. It can also be prescribed to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), which occurs when old blood clots block blood flow in the lungs, leading to increased pressure in the lung blood vessels.
Who should not take Rioci 1mg Tablet?
Individuals should not take Rioci 1mg Tablet if they are pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to any ingredient in the medicine, have very low blood pressure, or have lung hypertension caused by idiopathic interstitial pneumonias.
Can Rioci 1mg Tablet be taken with other blood-pressure or heart medicines?
No. Rioci 1mg Tablet must not be used with nitrates, nitric-oxide donors, or PDE-5 inhibitors such as sildenafil or tadalafil, because the combination can cause dangerously low blood pressure or fainting. Always tell your doctor about every medicine you take.
What serious side effects of Rioci 1mg Tablet should I watch for?
Serious side effects of Rioci 1mg Tablet include severe bleeding (such as coughing up blood), extremely low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, or signs of lung bleeding. Get medical help right away if you notice any of these.
Can Rioci 1mg Tablet increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes. People with pulmonary hypertension already have a higher bleeding risk, and Rioci 1mg Tablet can make this worse, especially if you take blood thinners. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience nosebleeds, coughing up blood, or unusual bruising.
Is Rioci 1mg Tablet safe for patients who have had lung bleeding before?
No. Rioci 1mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who have a history of serious hemoptysis (coughing up blood) or those who have had bronchial-artery embolization, because they are at high risk for severe or fatal bleeding.
Can Rioci 1mg Tablet cause low blood pressure?
Yes. Because Rioci 1mg Tablet works by relaxing blood vessels, it can sometimes lower blood pressure too much, leading to dizziness or fainting. Your doctor may adjust your dose if you already have low blood pressure or are taking other blood-pressure-lowering medicines.
Does cigarette smoking affect how Rioci 1mg Tablet works?
Yes. Smoking reduces Rioci 1mg Tablet levels in the body by about 50 to 60 percent, making it less effective. If you smoke, your doctor may need to change your dose or, better yet, help you quit.
Can people with liver or kidney disease use Rioci 1mg Tablet?
Rioci 1mg Tablet is not recommended for people with severe liver problems (Child-Pugh C) or severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance < 15 mL/min). These conditions can cause the medicine to build up in the body and increase side-effect risks.
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Name: MSN Laboratories
Address: MSN House, Plot No: C-24, Industrial Estate, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad - 18 Telangana, INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: December, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Rioci 1mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: December, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Rioci 1mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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