What is Ambrisentan?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Letairis
Ambrisentan is a vasodilator used in the treatment of pulmonary artery hypertension.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary hypertension | 9 | 4 | |
| Chest pain | 2 | 0 | |
| Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension | 2 | 0 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Ambrisentan
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Iron deficiency anemia | 1 | |
| Sinus congestion | 1 | |
| Swelling in lower extremities | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Ambrisentan
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Ambrisentan
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 2 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Ambrisentan after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bosentan (Tracleer) | 1 | |
| Macitentan (Opsumit) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Ambrisentan and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Tadalafil (Cialis) | 1 |
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