Selepeg 800mcg Tablet
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Product introduction
Selepeg 800mcg 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.
Selepeg 800mcg 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, diarrhea, jaw pain, nausea,myalgia, vomiting, pain in extremity, and flushing. 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 Selepeg Tablet
Benefits of Selepeg 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. Selepeg 800mcg 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 Selepeg 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 Selepeg
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Jaw pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Pain in extremities
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Abdominal pain
- Muscle pain
- Decreased blood pressure
- Weight loss
- Decreased appetite
How to use Selepeg 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. Selepeg 800mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Selepeg Tablet works
Selepeg 800mcg Tablet acts on the blood vessels in lungs in a similar way to the natural substance prostacyclin, helping them to relax and widen. This makes it easier for the heart to pump blood through these blood vessels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Selepeg 800mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Selepeg 800mcg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Selepeg 800mcg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Selepeg 800mcg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Selepeg 800mcg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Selepeg 800mcg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Selepeg 800mcg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Selepeg 800mcg Tablet is recommended.
What if you forget to take Selepeg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Selepeg 800mcg 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
- Do not take Selepeg 800mcg Tablet if you are allergic to Selepeg 800mcg Tablet or any of the ingredients in this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines for high blood pressure or if you experience dizziness during treatment. Also, let the doctor know if you have severe kidney problems or are undergoing dialysis.
- Selepeg 800mcg Tablet can cause side effects such as headaches and low blood pressure, avoid indulging in activities such as driving or operating machines.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dialkylarylamines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Patient concerns
FAQs
When do you use Selepeg 800mcg Tablet?
Selepeg 800mcg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the blood vessel that carries blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs.
What is the route of administration for Selepeg 800mcg Tablet?
Selepeg 800mcg Tablet is an oral tablet given by mouth. The starting dose is 200 mcg twice daily. The dose is then increased by 200 mcg twice daily every week to the highest tolerated dose a patient can tolerate. The maximum dosage is 1600 mcg twice daily.
Can you crush Selepeg 800mcg Tablet before taking?
Swallow Selepeg 800mcg Tablet tablet as a whole. Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet.
What should I tell my doctor before the start of the treatment with Selepeg 800mcg Tablet?
Before you take Selepeg 800mcg Tablet, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you:<br>a. Have liver problems.<br>b. Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed.<br>c. Are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
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