Treprostinil (inhalation)
Generic name: treprostinil (inhalation) [ tre-PROS-ti-nil ]
Brand name: Tyvaso
Dosage form: inhalation solution (0.6 mg/mL)
Drug class:Agents for pulmonary hypertension
What is treprostinil inhalation?
Treprostinil is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). treprostinil improves your ability to exercise and can help prevent your condition from getting worse.
Treprostinil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use treprostinil if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
bleeding problems; or
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I use treprostinil inhalation?
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.
Do not swallow treprostinil inhalation. The medicine should be inhaled using only the Tyvaso inhalation system.
Treprostinil inhalation should be used only with a Tyvaso inhalation system. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Treprostinil inhalation is usually given 4 times per day at evenly spaced intervals during waking hours. Each time you use the medicine, you will inhale 9 to 12 breaths of the medicine. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not mix other inhalation medicines with treprostinil in the Tyvaso inhalation system.
Wash your hands before preparing your treprostinil doses in the inhalation system.
Before your first dose of each day, twist off the top of one ampule and empty the contents into the medicine cup of the inhalation system. One ampule of treprostinil inhalation contains enough medicine for all 4 of a day's doses.
At the end of the day after your last dose, empty and rinse out the medicine cup, even if there is still some medicine left in it.
The effects of treprostinil inhalation will lessen over time between doses. Talk with your doctor if you need to time your dosing around any planned activities.
Do not use more than 12 breaths per treatment session, 4 times per day.
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