Iloprost
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Iloprost is used to treat symptoms associated with certain types of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults. iloprost inhalation improves your ability to exercise.
Iloprost inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Iloprost is used to treat symptoms associated with certain types of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults. iloprost inhalation improves your ability to exercise.
Iloprost inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
low blood pressure; or any breathing problems or disorders.
It is not known if iloprost will harm an unborn baby. The benefit of treating PAH may outweigh any risks to the mother or baby. Talk to your doctor about your individual risk if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while using iloprost inhalation.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Iloprost may narrow your airway muscles (bronchospasm). Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a bronchospasm: wheezing , choking, or other breathing problems after using this medicine.
Iloprost inhalation may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out, dizziness, headache ; pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; pain or tightness in your jaw; unusual bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums); or flushing, nausea , vomiting , diarrhea .
Common side effects of iloprost inhalation may include:
pneumonia , increased cough , coughing up blood; low blood pressure , feeling light-headed; flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); headache, flu symptoms; abnormal liver function tests; nausea or vomiting; muscle cramps, back pain ; tongue pain, pain or tightness in your jaw; or sleep problems ( insomnia ).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
High Risk Groups
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Adult Dosage
0.5 to 2 ng/kg.min (1.2 (1.25)) 24 hourly IV Inf — For 6 Hours
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
heart or blood pressure medication; a blood thinner -- warfarin , Coumadin , Jantoven ; or any other medications used to prevent blood clots.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect iloprost, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
IV inf Store at room temperature.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.