Drug info
Treprostinil (Injection)
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 1 January 20053 min read
Key points
- Treats breathing problems and other symptoms caused by exercise in people who have pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to treprostinil.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Treprostinil (Injection)
Treprostinil (tre-PROS-ti-nil)
Treats breathing problems and other symptoms caused by exercise in people who have pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
Brand Name(s):
Remodulin
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to treprostinil.
How to Use This Medicine:
Injectable
- Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed under your skin.
- This medicine will be pumped through the needle by a device called an infusion pump. A nurse or other trained health professional will start your infusion of this medicine.
- You may be taught how to give your medicine and care for your infusion pump at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an infusion. Do not use more medicine or use it for longer than your doctor tells you to.
- You will be shown the body areas where this infusion can be given. Use a different body area each time you start an infusion. Keep track of where you give each infusion to make sure you rotate body areas.
- You may be given a second infusion pump and supplies for using this medicine, in case the first pump stops working.
- Use a new needle and syringe each time you start an infusion of your medicine.
- Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
- If your must stop your infusion, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions first.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- The medicine comes in a vial. After you open the vial, the medicine will keep for up to 14 days. You will use a syringe to take some medicine out of the vial and insert it into the pump. The medicine can be kept in the syringe up to 72 hours.
- Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
- Throw away any medicine after the expiration date has passed.
- Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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