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What is the generic name?
TREPROSTINIL
What is the Trade Name for TREPROSTINIL?
Treprostinil
What are the Indications for TREPROSTINIL?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Treprostinil is a prostacyclin vasodilator indicated for: Treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; WHO Group 1) to diminish symptoms associated with exercise. Studies establishing effectiveness included patients with NYHA Functional Class II-IV symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (58%), PAH associated with congenital systemic-to-pulmonary shunts (23%), or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (19%) ( 1.1 ) Patients who require transition from epoprostenol, to reduce the rate of clinical deterioration. The risks and benefits of each drug should be carefully considered prior to transition. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treprostinil is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; WHO Group 1) to diminish symptoms associated with exercise. Studies establishing effectiveness included patients with NYHA Functional Class II-IV symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (58%), PAH associated with congenital systemic-to -pulmonary shunts (23%), or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (19%) [ see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 ) ]. 1.2 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Patients Requiring Transition from Epoprostenol In patients with PAH requiring transition from epoprostenol, treprostinil is indicated to diminish the rate of clinical deterioration. Consider the risks and benefits of each drug prior to transition.
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