PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Endobloc 5 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 even helps to improve your quality of life, exercising ability and delay in disease progression.
Endobloc 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but, it is better to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. In case, you have missed any dose than it is better to take another one as soon as you remember it.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
BENEFITS OF ENDOBLOC 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. Endobloc 5 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.
HOW TO USE ENDOBLOC 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. Endobloc 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW ENDOBLOC TABLET WORKS
Endobloc 5 Tablet is an endothelin receptor blocker. It blocks the action of endothelin (a natural substance) that causes blood vessels to narrow (constrict). This narrowing increases the pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. Endobloc 5 Tablet helps relax these blood vessels and increases the supply of blood to the lungs.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Endobloc 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Endobloc 5 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Endobloc 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Endobloc 5 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Endobloc 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Endobloc 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Endobloc 5 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Endobloc 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Endobloc 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Interaction with drugs
Using the below medicines along with Endobloc Tablet may reduce the efficacy or cause side effects.
- Cyclosporine : (LIFE-THREATENING)
- Phenindione : (SERIOUS)
- Warfarin : (SERIOUS)
- Acenocoumarol/Nicoumalone : (SERIOUS)
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ENDOBLOC TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Endobloc 5 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.
SIDE EFFECTS
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 Endobloc
- Peripheral edema
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Sinus inflammation
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
FAQ's
Q. Can Endobloc 5 Tablet cause liver problems?
Yes, Endobloc 5 Tablet commonly causes an increase in liver enzymes. It may rarely cause liver injury and inflammation of the liver because of the body’s own defences (autoimmune hepatitis). Consult your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-colored urine and yellowing of the skin.
Q. How should Endobloc 5 Tablet be taken?
Usually, the doctors advise to take one dose of Endobloc 5 Tablet. You can take it with or without food but prefer taking it at the same time each day. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it into pieces.
Q. Can I stop taking Endobloc 5 Tablet on my own?
No, you should not stop taking Endobloc 5 Tablet without consulting your doctor as this may worsen your condition. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop it.
Q. What is the most important thing that I should know about Endobloc 5 Tablet?
Endobloc 5 Tablet may cause serious birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Therefore, every woman who is capable of becoming pregnant should get a pregnancy test done before starting Endobloc 5 Tablet. Additionally, during treatment with Endobloc 5 Tablet you should use two reliable methods of contraception to ensure that you do not get pregnant.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Endobloc 5 Tablet?
The serious side effects of Endobloc 5 Tablet are swelling all over the body (fluid retention), decreased sperm count and low red blood cell count (anemia). Tell your doctor if you have any unusual weight gain, tiredness, or trouble breathing.
Q. Why have I been prescribed Endobloc 5 Tablet?
Endobloc 5 Tablet is used to treat pulmonary hypertension in adults. Pulmonary hypertension is a condition wherein there is increased blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries (blood vessels that carry blood from heart to lungs). Endobloc 5 Tablet lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the pulmonary arteries, making it easier for the heart to pump blood through them.
Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Endobloc 5 Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Endobloc 5 Tablet may cause headache, flushing, dizziness, or nausea. It may cause low blood pressure which may further lead to lightheadedness. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical services in a nearby hospital if you take more than the recommended doses of this medicine.
