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Generic: treprostinil injection
An agents for pulmonary hypertension - It is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension
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What is this medicine?TREPROSTINIL is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. This medicine helps to improve symptoms and quality of life.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for infusion under your skin or into a vein via a catheter attached to a portable infusion pump. You will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Use exactly as directed. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or healthcare provider to get one. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose?This medicine is given as a constant infusion, which means that a pump will always be injecting the drug. It is recommended that you have a second pump and start a new infusion at a different site when your first pump is close to running out. Do not stop the infusion for any reason without contacting your doctor or health care professional. Stopping this medicine may make your condition much worse. |
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