Ambrisentan 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.
Key Benefits
- Helps manage pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
- Relaxes narrowed blood vessels in the lungs
- Supports improved blood flow through the pulmonary arteries
- Helps reduce the effects of excessive endothelin activity
- Supports better functioning of the pulmonary circulation
How It Works
Ambrisentan blocks endothelin receptors, reducing the effect of endothelin that causes blood vessels to constrict. This helps relax the blood vessels in the lungs and may lower pressure within the pulmonary arteries.
Common Side Effects
- Sinus inflammation
- Nasal congestion or stuffy nose
- Peripheral edema or swelling, especially in the limbs
- Flushing or a feeling of warmth in the face, ears, neck, or trunk
Important Information
Ambrisentan should be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Regular medical monitoring may be required during treatment. Seek medical advice if swelling, breathing problems, or other unusual symptoms become severe or persistent.