How is Sparsentan Oral Route dosed?
For the oral route of Sparsentan, the dosage is as follows: For proteinuria:
- Adults: Initially, take 200 milligrams (mg) once a day in the morning or evening. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed or tolerated.
- Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
What is the dosage form of Sparsentan Oral Route?
The available dosage form of sparsentan oral route is a tablet.
What medications are contraindication with Sparsentan Oral Route?
The following medications may interact with sparsentan oral route and are contraindicated:
- Aliskiren
- Ambrisentan
- Azilsartan
- Azilsartan Medoxomil
- Bosentan
- Candesartan
- Eprosartan
- Irbesartan
- Losartan
- Macitentan
- Olmesartan
- Telmisartan
- Valsartan Please note that this information is specific to the medication sparsentan and may not apply to other medications. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice on drug interactions.
How is Sparsentan Oral Route administered?
Sparsentan oral route is administered as a tablet that should be swallowed whole with water before your morning or evening meal. It should be taken with the same meal each day, and taken 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking antacids.
What are common precautions when taking Sparsentan Oral Route?
Common precautions when taking sparsentan oral route include:
- Allergies: Inform your doctor if you have any allergies to this medicine or other medications, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
- Pediatric Use: Safety and efficacy have not been established in children. Consult your doctor for appropriate use in pediatric patients.
- Geriatric Use: There is limited information on the use of sparsentan in elderly patients. Consult your doctor for appropriate use in geriatric patients.
- Breastfeeding: There are no adequate studies on the safety of using this medication while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking sparsentan while breastfeeding.
- Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking, as they may interact with sparsentan, causing agitation, coma, decreased urine output, depression, headache, hostility, irritability, lethargy, muscle twitching, stupor, swelling of the face, ankles, or hands, or other side effects.
- Monitoring: Your doctor will closely monitor your progress while taking sparsentan, including regular blood and urine tests to check for unwanted effects.
Follow your doctor's instructions and visit your healthcare professional regularly while taking this medication. In case of any unusual effects, contact your doctor immediately.