Adempas Tablets
Generic name: riociguat
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class:Vasodilators
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 1, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
- Medication Guide
Do not administer Adempas to a pregnant female because it may cause fetal harm [see Contraindications (4.1), Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Females of reproductive potential: Exclude pregnancy before the start of treatment, monthly during treatment, and 1 month after stopping treatment. To prevent pregnancy, females of reproductive potential must use effective forms of contraception during treatment and for one month after [see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2),and Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].
For all female patients, Adempas is available only through a restricted program called the Adempas Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2)].
Indications and Usage for Adempas Tablets
Chronic-Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Adempas is indicated for the treatment of adults with persistent/recurrent chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertensi...
