How long can you take Remodulin?
Table 1: Selection of Diluent
| Diluent | Storage Limits | Administration Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Sterile Diluents for Remodulin, Flolan, or Epoprostenol | 14 days at room temperature | 48 hours at 40°C |
| Sterile Water for Injection 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection | 4 hours at room temperature or 24 hours refrigerated | 48 hours at 40°C |
What happens if you stop taking Remodulin?
You should not reduce your dose or stop using Remodulin suddenly. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse. To make sure there is no interruption in your treatment, you may need to have a back-up infusion pump, replacement batteries, and extra infusion sets.
Does Remodulin make you tired?
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or. worsening PAH symptoms (tiredness, pale skin, chest pain, trouble breathing).
When should you change Remodulin?
Discuss starting a site and when to change sites6
- In a yearlong prospective study of 26 SC Remodulin patients, 52% of infusion sites lasted >4 weeks.
- While SC patients can maintain infusion sites for long periods of time, sites should be changed when there is ongoing site pain, itching, erythema, drainage, or bleeding.
What kind of drug is remodulin?
Treprostinil helps to improve symptoms such as shortness of breath and tiredness. It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels (arteries) in the lungs and other parts of the body so that blood can flow more easily. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators.
Does remodulin cause diarrhea?
The most common side effects seen with either SC or IV Remodulin are headache, diarrhea, nausea, rash, jaw pain, widening of the blood vessels (vasodilatation), and swelling from fluid retention (edema). These are not all the possible side effects of Remodulin.
How do you administer remodulin?
Remodulin is administered subcutaneously by continuous infusion without further dilution, via a subcutaneous catheter, using an infusion pump designed for subcutaneous drug delivery.
Does remodulin have to be refrigerated?
Treprostinil is stable at room temperature for at least 48 hours when given either subcutaneously or intravenously. This means it does not have to be refrigerated or kept cold with ice while being infused.
What is remodulin used for?
This medication is used to treat a type of high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension).
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.
What are the symptoms of end stage pulmonary hypertension?
The most common physical symptoms are:
- feeling more severely out of breath.
- reducing lung function making breathing harder.
- having frequent flare-ups.
- finding it difficult to maintain a healthy body weight due to loss of appetite.
- feeling more anxious and depressed.
What should I do with my Remodulin card?
Create a medical wallet card and carry it with you at all times. This will help explain to your doctors and nurses about PAH and about your Remodulin treatment. It can be helpful to include emergency contact information, such as your Specialty Pharmacy, your PAH doctor, or care partner.
How to make life easier with a Remodulin pump?
The Remodulin Facebook page offers posts, videos, recipes, and additional information about Remodulin—helping you to learn more about what life could look like with pump therapy. Use these tips to help make your life with Remodulin a little easier. Stick a small shower caddy or basket to the wall to hold your pump and keep it away from water.
When do you need to adjust your Remodulin dose?
Your Remodulin dose may need to be adjusted if you have liver problems. Have low blood pressure or bleeding problems. Are taking gemfibrozil (for high cholesterol), rifampin (for infection) or other drugs that affect liver enzymes. Your doctor may need to adjust your Remodulin dosage.
What to do with a Remodulin shower Caddy?
Use these tips to help make your life with Remodulin a little easier. Stick a small shower caddy or basket to the wall to hold your pump and keep it away from water. When traveling, you can use a plastic bag instead of your caddy