Patient
Is Ambrisentan gluten free?
Yes
Do men have to enroll?
No
What can't you do with the Ambrisentan pill?
split, chew or crush
What does REMS stand for?
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program
What does RDA stand for?
REMS dispense authorization
How often is a patient required to take a pregnancy test?
Monthly
Where do I get the enrollment form?
Website
How long does Ambrisentan take to peak?
2 hours
What are the names of the 2 manufacturers?
Zydus and Cipla
What does AE stand for?
adverse effects
How can I enroll?
Complete enrollment form with their doctor and fax it to Coordinating Center
On website, generate a pre-enrollment code and present code to doctor.
On the app
ow do I find a pharmacy to fill an ambrisentan prescription for patients?
Website
What does a patient have to do to get an RDA?
Pregnancy test and counseling
What is the REMS program?
The PS-Ambrisentan REMS is a safety program that manages the risk of serious birth defects when taking ambrisentan. The PS-Ambrisentan REMS is required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What does MIR stand for?
medical information request
What can't female patients do?
Get pregnant
Do prescribers need to enroll in the PS-Ambrisentan REMS if already enrolled in the Letairis REMS?
Yes
How often is an RDA issued
once a month
What is the purpose of REMS?
Make sure the benefits outweigh the risks
What does PVOD stand for?
pulmonary veno-occlusive disease
Tell doctor is you take this medicine
Cyclosporine
What do I do if my patient gets pregnant?
Emergency birth control
What are the 5 types of pharmacies?
central fill, specialty, inpatient, outpatient, Just In Time
Why is Ambrisentan in a REMS program?
because of the possibility of serious birth defects like fetal embryo toxicity
What does ETASU stand for?
elements to assure safe use