Adempas

["Before taking this medicine", "You should not use Adempas if you are allergic to riociguat, or if:", "\\\\nyou are pregnant or might become pregnant during treatment or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nyou have PAH related to a condition called idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (PH-IIP).\\\\n", "Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Adempas Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:", "\\\\ndipyridamole \\\\n\\\\n\\\\ntheophylline \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nerectile dysfunction medicine such as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, and others \\\\n\\\\n\\\\na nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems (amyl nitrite, nitroglycerin, and others) or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nother medicines to treat PAH (Adcirca or Revatio).\\\\n", "Do not take Adempas within 24 hours before or after taking sildenafil (Revatio, Viagra), or within 24 hours before or 48 hours after taking tadalafil (Adcirca, Cialis).", "To make sure Adempas is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:", "\\\\nheart disease, blood circulation problems \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nlow blood pressure \\\\n\\\\n\\\\na condition called pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\na cough with bloody mucus, or bleeding from your lung \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nliver disease \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nkidney disease (or if you are on dialysis) or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nif you smoke.\\\\n", "Do not use Adempas if you are pregnant It could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 1 month after your treatment ends Tell your doctor right away if you miss a menstrual period or think you may have become pregnant during treatment.", "\\\\n\\\\n", "You will need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment You will also be re-tested every month during your treatment, and 1 month after you stop taking this medicine Do not have unprotected sex.", "While taking Adempas, girls and women who are able to get pregnant must use highly effective birth control, or two methods together.", "Even if you are not planning a pregnancy, you are considered able to become pregnant if:", "\\\\nyou have entered puberty (even if you have not yet started having periods) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nyou have never had a hysterectomy or had your ovaries removed or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nyou have not gone through menopause (you have never gone 12 months in a row without a menstrual period).\\\\n", "Adempas comes with patient instructions about acceptable forms of birth control to use while taking this medicine Follow these directions carefully Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.", "Even if your sexual partner has had a vasectomy, you must still use a second method of birth control--either a barrier method or a hormonal form (birth control pills, injections, skin patch, or vaginal ring).", "If you are the parent or caregiver of a female child taking this medication, talk to the child's doctor once you notice any signs of puberty (breast development or pubic hair), even if menstrual periods have not yet begun.", "You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.", " Adempas pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail)", "How should I take Adempas?", "Take Adempas exactly as prescribed by your doctor Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets Your doctor may occasionally change your dose Use the medicine exactly as directed.", "You may take Adempas with or without food.", "If you cannot swallow a tablet whole, you may crush the tablet and mix it with water or soft food (such as applesauce) Swallow the mixture right away without chewing Do not save it for later use.", "Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.", "Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat."]