Treprostinil: Uses, indications and cautions when using

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Treprostinil is an effective and widely used product in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, a disease affecting the health of many people in Vietnam and around the world. Let's learn together what Treprostinil does and the instructions and notes when using Treprostinil for safe and effective use of the drug.

1. What is Treprostinil?

Treprostinil contains treprostinil sodium, a drug belonging to the group of vasodilators. Treprostinil works by dilating and widening the arteries in the lungs and other parts of the body so it can flow more easily. Therefore, Treprostinil is a drug used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

2. How to use Treprostinil correctly?

The correct use will help increase the absorption of active ingredient treprostinil sodium and Treprostinil will promote the best therapeutic effect for the user. Therefore, patients need to pay attention to the following notes when using Treprostinil:
Treprostinil is used by subcutaneous injection, or by intravenous infusion. Learn how to properly care for the injection site and how to avoid infection. Also learn how to safely store and dispose of needles and medical supplies. Before use, check Treprostinil with the naked eye for particles or check the color of the solution. Do not suddenly reduce your dose or suddenly stop taking Treprostinil. If you must stop this medication, gradually reduce the dose as directed by your doctor. The dose of Treprostinil is adjusted by the doctor's instructions, depending on the patient's health status, age, weight, gender, disease severity and response to treatment. It is not advisable to increase the dose on your own or take Treprostinil more often or for longer than directed.

3. What are the side effects of Treprostinil?

In addition to the therapeutic effect, the use of Treprostinil can lead to unwanted effects. Common side effects of Treprostinil include: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, jaw pain, flushing, loss of appetite, weakness, abdominal pain and redness, swelling, and pain at the injection site.
Tell your doctor right away if while taking Treprostinil you have any serious side effects including:
Swollen hands, mental changes, mood swings, unusual bleeding, bruising. Severe allergic reactions to Treprostinil are very rare with symptoms including: itching and/or swelling of the tongue, throat, face, dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash. To reduce the risk of dizziness as a side effect of Treprostinil, move your body slowly when switching from a sitting or lying position to a standing position.
These are not all the possible side effects of Treprostinil use. While taking Treprostinil, if you notice other side effects not listed above or if any of these side effects are more severe or persist, you should stop taking Treprostinil and see your doctor.
Before using Treprostinil, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any allergies to treprostinil or other drugs in the same class, any history of liver or kidney problems, or bleeding problems.

4. What drug interactions can occur when taking Treprostinil?

Interactions between Treprostinil and other drugs when used at the same time or at a close time may interfere with each other's actions or increase the risk of side effects. So, before using Treprostinil, tell your doctor about all other medicines and products you are using.
Products that interact with Treprostinil that increase the risk of side effects include: diuretics such as furosemide, ACE inhibitors such as captopril, calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine, vasodilators such as nitrates, drugs Warfarin anticoagulant.

5. What are the other precautions when using Treprostinil?

Treprostinil overuse can lead to overdose and severe symptoms, even fainting or difficulty breathing.
In order for Treprostinil not to be degraded, leading to deterioration in quality and possible loss of therapeutic and safety effects, you need to store the drug in the conditions as directed.
To ensure safety and avoid side effects of Treprostinil, patients should read the instructions carefully before using or follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist. In case the use of Treprostinil is not effective, the patient should go to the medical facility for examination and treatment.

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Reference source: webmd.com