Riociguat is a type of medicine called a guanylate cyclase (sGC)-stimulator. It widens the pulmonary arteries, helping in controlling pulmonary hypertension.

Always take your tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure refer to the label on the carton or check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Take your tablets with a glass of water. You should swallow the tablets without chewing or crushing them. It does not matter if you have not eaten, so they can be taken with or without food.
The number of tablets that you will need to take will depend on what you are being treated for
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them, including:

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Don’t eat or drink anything 30 minutes before you take your blood pressure.
Empty your bladder before your reading.
Sit in a comfortable chair with your back supported for at least 5 minutes before your reading.
Put both feet flat on the ground and keep your legs uncrossed.
Rest your arm with the cuff on a table at chest height.
Make sure the blood pressure cuff is snug but not too tight. The cuff should be against your bare skin, not over clothing.
Do not talk while your blood pressure is being measured.

You will also find the following Non-Pharmacological treatments effective in blood pressure reduction:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking have recently taken or might take

Store below 25°c
Don’t refrigerate
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Adempas, Riociguat, 2 Mg, Film-Coated Tablet - 42 Tablets

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