Macikad 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Description
Macikad tablet is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It contains macitentan as its main active ingredient. It is an endothelin receptor antagonist. PAH is high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries, which narrow, causing the heart to work harder to pump blood. This leads to tiredness, dizziness, and shortness of breath. This medicine widens these arteries, easing the heart's pumping effort, lowering blood pressure, relieving symptoms, and slowing disease progression.
Take this medication as directed by your doctor, ideally at the same time each day. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush or chew it. You can take it with or without food. Potential side effects include a decrease in red blood cells, headaches, airway inflammation, swelling in the throat and nasal passages, and particularly swelling in the ankles and feet.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, about all other medicines you are taking or may take, as these might affect the way Macikad works.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹1980.05 |
You Save | ₹464.45 (19% on MRP) |
Contains | Macitentan(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) |
Side effects | Low number of red blood cells, headache, inflammation of the airways, inflammation of the throat and nasal passages, swelling especially of the ankles and feet. |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION |
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to macitentan or any other ingredients of this medicine.
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or not using reliable contraception.
- If you are breastfeeding.
- If you have liver disease or very high liver enzyme levels. Talk to your doctor to determine if this medicine is suitable for you.
Side effects
- Low number of red blood cells
- Headache
- Inflammation of the airways
- Inflammation of the throat and nasal passages
- Swelling, especially of the ankles and feet
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have kidney problems.
- You have pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (obstruction of the lung veins).
- You show signs of pulmonary oedema, including a sudden, significant increase in breathlessness and low oxygen levels.
- You have anaemia (a reduced number of red blood cells).
- You have liver disease.
- You are pregnant or breastfeed your baby.
Directions for Use
- Macikad tablet should be taken as prescribed by your physician.
- Swallow whole with a glass of water; do not cut, break, or chew the medication.
- You can take it with or without food.
- For best results, take it at the same time every day and do not exceed the dosage recommended by your doctor.
Storage and disposal
- Store at room temperature in the original package.
- Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Inform your doctor if you are currently taking, have recently taken, or may take any other medicines.
- Macikad tablet can affect how other medicines work or vice versa, especially if you are taking antibiotics like rifampicin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, or seizure medications like phenytoin....
- If you are on depression therapy, such as carbamazepine, nefazodone, or St. John’s Wort.
- If you take HIV medications, such as ritonavir or saquinavir.
- If you are undergoing treatment for fungal infections, including ketoconazole (not shampoo), fluconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, or voriconazole.
- If you are on amiodarone, diltiazem, or verapamil.
- If you require organ rejection prevention medication, such as cyclosporine.
Content Details

Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking Macikad tablet on my own?
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