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About Rioteph 1.5mg Tablet

RIOCIGUAT belongs to the class of medications called soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators. It is also used to treat adults who have Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), either alone or in combination with other medications. Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of your heart.

RIOCIGUAT contains ‘Riociguat’. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in the lungs. This leads to relaxation or widening of those vessels. Relaxing and widening the blood vessels in the lungs decreases the pulmonary blood pressure in the heart and improves its function. This reduces blood pressure in the lungs, which generally results in the ability to be more active.

Uses of Rioteph 1.5mg Tablet

Used for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension

Medicinal Benefits of Rioteph 1.5mg Tablet

RIOCIGUAT belongs to the class of medications called soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators. Cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cyclic GMP) is a substance produced in the lungs and other parts of the body by an enzyme called guanylate cyclase in response to nitric oxide. Cyclic GMP causes the blood vessels (arteries) to relax and widen. Riociguat increases guanylate cyclase activity in two ways so that more cyclic GMP is available for the blood vessels inside the lungs. This leads to relaxation or widening of those vessels. Relaxing and widening the blood vessels in the lungs decreases the pulmonary blood pressure in the heart and improves its function. This reduces blood pressure in the lungs, which generally results in the ability to be more active.

Directions for Use

The dose and how often you need your doctor will decide the right amount based on your medical condition to control your symptoms. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully while taking this medicine.

Side Effects of Rioteph 1.5mg Tablet

• Headache
• Upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Low blood pressure
• Vomiting
• Anemia
• Gastroesophageal reflux (known as GERD or heartburn)
• Constipation

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

RIOCIGUAT may interact with diuretic medicines (e.g. spironolactone, mannitol) and antiarrhythmic medicines (e.g. sotalol). The relevance of a particular drug interaction varies from person to person. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication and also inform all your medical conditions and ongoing therapies to your doctor before prescribing this medication. By considering these, your doctor may check the drug interactions before prescribing this medication.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is advised to limit alcohol intake since alcohol consumption with RIOCIGUAT may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects, such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness or headache.