How does Remodulin work?

Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) is a vasodilator that works by dilating (widening) the arteries used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Remodulin improves the ability to exercise and prevents the condition from getting worse.

Does Remodulin lower blood pressure?

Remodulin dilates (widens) the arteries and decreases the amount of blood clotting platelets in your body. These effects lower blood pressure in the pulmonary artery that leads from the heart to the lungs. Remodulin is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

What are the side effects of Remodulin?

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, jaw pain, flushing, loss of appetite, weakness, abdominal pain, and redness/swelling/pain at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

How long does Remodulin last?

Simple. Prefilled Remodulin cassettes help ensure you receive your intended dose of medication without the burden of mixing and are delivered to you by your Specialty Pharmacy. You can easily connect the cassette to your pump—just prime, twist, and go. Each cassette can keep you going for up to 3 days (72 hours).

Does Remodulin make you tired?

Patients receiving Remodulin as a subcutaneous infusion reported a wide range of adverse events, many potentially related to the underlying disease (dyspnea, fatigue, chest pain, right ventricular heart failure, and pallor).

How do you mix Remodulin?

When premixing for storing, Remodulin should be mixed with a sterile high-pH glycine diluent. Remodulin cannot be stored for 14 days when mixed with Sterile Water for Injection or Sodium Chloride Injection (only 4 hours at room temperature or 24 hours refrigerated).

How do you administer remodulin?

Remodulin is indicated for subcutaneous (SC) or intravenous (IV) use only as a continuous infusion. Remodulin is preferably infused subcutaneously, but can be administered by a central intravenous line if the subcutaneous route is not tolerated, because of severe site pain or reaction.

Does remodulin make you tired?

Can remodulin cause stomach pain?

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, jaw pain, flushing, loss of appetite, weakness, abdominal pain, and redness/swelling/pain at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Can Remodulin cause stomach pain?

Does Remodulin need to be refrigerated?

How do you mix remodulin?

What is Remodulin used to treat?

What is Remodulin? Remodulin is a prescription medication used to treat adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; WHO Group 1), which is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. Remodulin can reduce symptoms associated with exercise. Remodulin was studied mainly in patients with NYHA Functional Class II-IV symptoms.

How does Remodulin work to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension?

These effects lower blood pressure in the pulmonary artery that leads from the heart to the lungs. Remodulin is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Remodulin improves your ability to exercise and can help prevent your condition from getting worse.

What should I know about Remodulin (treprostinil injection solution)?

Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor. Do not stop taking Remodulin (treprostinil injection solution) all of a sudden without calling your doctor. Signs of high pressure in the lungs like shortness of breath, dizziness, or weakness may get worse. Talk with your doctor.

What are the side effects of Remodulin in the lungs?

Signs of high pressure in the lungs like shortness of breath, dizziness, or weakness may get worse. Talk with your doctor. People who get Remodulin (treprostinil injection solution) in a vein may have a higher risk of a very bad infection. These kinds of infections may be deadly.

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