Iloprost inhalation
Generic name: iloprost inhalation [ ill-O-prost ]
Brand name: Ventavis
Dosage form: inhalation solution (10 mcg/mL; 20 mcg/mL)
Drug class:Agents for pulmonary hypertension
What is iloprost inhalation?
Iloprost inhalation is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults. iloprost inhalation can temporarily improve your symptoms and may improve your ability to exercise.
Iloprost inhalation 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
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
asthma; or
Do not start or stop taking iloprost inhalation during pregnancy without your doctor's advice. Having PAH during pregnancy may cause complications in the mother such as heart failure, stroke, or death. Having PAH during pregnancy can also cause complications in the baby such as premature birth, low birthweight, miscarriage, or stillbirth. The benefit of treating PAH may outweigh any risks to the mother or baby.
You should not breastfeed while using iloprost.
How should I use iloprost 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 iloprost inhalation solution. It is to be used only with a nebulizer device.
Iloprost is an inhaled medicine that should be used only with the I-neb ADD System. Do not use iloprost inhalation with any other type of nebulizers.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Iloprost inhalation is usually given 6 to 9 times per day. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Your doses should not be spaced less than 2 hours apart, even if you feel like the effects of the medicine have worn off in less than 2 hours.
Each ampule (bottle) is for one use only. Thr...
