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ambrisentan 5 mg/1

ambrisentan · TABLET, FILM COATED · Aurobindo Pharma Limited

No Recall History
Plain English

Ambrisentan is a prescription tablet used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by blocking endothelin receptors to help relax blood vessels. It comes as a 5 mg film-coated tablet taken by mouth.

Key Facts

Brand Name
ambrisentan
Generic Name
ambrisentan
NDC Code (Product)
59651-494
Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Strength
5 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA216531
Drug Class
Endothelin Receptor Antagonist [EPC]
Marketing Start
07/21/2022

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

dyspnoea9,117 reports
death7,173 reports
headache5,693 reports
pneumonia4,353 reports
diarrhoea4,013 reports
nausea3,375 reports
fatigue3,302 reports
dizziness3,065 reports
malaise2,625 reports
fluid retention2,468 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Full prescribing information not available for this product.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ambrisentan used for?

Ambrisentan is a prescription tablet used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by blocking endothelin receptors to help relax blood vessels. It comes as a 5 mg film-coated tablet taken by mouth.

Is ambrisentan a controlled substance?

ambrisentan is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for ambrisentan?

The generic name for ambrisentan is ambrisentan. There are 11 other brand versions of ambrisentan.

What is the NDC code for ambrisentan 5 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for ambrisentan 5 mg/1 is 59651-494, listed by Aurobindo Pharma Limited.

Product NDC

59651-494

Package NDC

59651-494-30

Other ambrisentan Dosages

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