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Macitentan 10 mg/1

Macitentan · TABLET, FILM COATED · Laurus Labs Limited

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Macitentan is a tablet, film coated containing macitentan at 10 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Laurus Labs Limited.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Macitentan
Generic Name
Macitentan
NDC Code (Product)
42385-907
Manufacturer
Laurus Labs Limited
Strength
10 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA211120
Drug Class
Endothelin Receptor Antagonist [EPC]
Marketing Start
05/15/2026

Recall History

No Recall History

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Macitentan tablets are an endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group I) in adults to reduce the risks of disease progression and hospitalization for PAH ( 1.1 ). 1.1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Macitentan tablets are an endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group I) in adults to reduce the risks of disease progression and hospitalization for PAH. Effectiveness was established in a long-term study in PAH patients with predominantly WHO Functional Class II-III symptoms treated for an average of 2 years. Patients had idiopathic and heritable PAH (57%), PAH caused by connective tissue disorders (31%), and PAH caused by congenital heart disease with repaired shunts (8%) [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] .

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 10 mg once daily. Doses higher than 10 mg once daily have not been studied in patients with PAH and are not recommended ( 2.1 ). 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of macitentan tablets is 10 mg once daily for oral administration. Doses higher than 10 mg once daily have not been studied in patients with PAH and are not recommended. 2.2 Pregnancy Testing in Females of Reproductive Potential Exclude pregnancy before initiating treatment with macitentan tablets in females of reproductive potential [see Boxed Warning, Contraindications ( 4.1 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.3 )].

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Pregnancy ( 4.1 ) Hypersensitivity ( 4.2 ) 4.1 Pregnancy Macitentan tablets may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Macitentan tablets are contraindicated in females who are pregnant. Macitentan was consistently shown to have teratogenic effects when administered to animals. If macitentan tablets are used during pregnancy, advise the patient of the potential risk to a fetus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . 4.2 Hypersensitivity Macitentan tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to macitentan or any component of the product [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )].

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin) reduce exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with macitentan tablets ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir) increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with macitentan tablets ( 7.2 , 12.3 ). Moderate dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors (fluconazole, amiodarone) or use of combined CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase exposure to macitentan: avoid co-administration with macitentan tablets ( 7.3 , 12 .3 ). 7.1 Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Strong inducers of CYP3A4 such as rifampin significantly reduce macitentan exposure. Concomitant use of macitentan tablets with strong CYP3A4 inducers should be avoided [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] . 7.2 Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors like ketoconazole approximately double macitentan exposure. Many HIV drugs like ritonavir are strong inhibitors of CYP3A4. Avoid concomitant use of macitentan tablets with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Use other PAH treatment options when strong CYP3A4 inhibitors are needed as part of HIV treatment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.3

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Clinically significant adverse reactions that appear in other sections of the labeling include: Embryo-fetal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Fluid Retention [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Decrease in Hemoglobin [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Most common adverse reactions (more frequent than placebo by ≥3%) are anemia, nasopharyngitis/pharyngitis, bronchitis, headache, influenza, and urinary tract infection ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Apotex Corp. at 1-800-706-5575 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Safety data for macitentan were obtained primarily from one placebo-controlled clinical study in 742 patients with PAH (SERAPHIN study) [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . The exposure to macitentan in this trial was up to 3.6 years with a median expo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macitentan used for?

Macitentan contains Macitentan. It is a tablet, film coated taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Macitentan a controlled substance?

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

What is the generic name for Macitentan?

The generic name for Macitentan is Macitentan. There are 5 other brand versions of Macitentan.

What is the NDC code for Macitentan 10 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Macitentan 10 mg/1 is 42385-907, listed by Laurus Labs Limited.

Product NDC

42385-907

Package NDC

42385-907-15

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