What is Remodulin used for?

What is Remodulin used for?

This medication is used to treat a type of high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). Treprostinil helps to improve symptoms such as shortness of breath and tiredness.

How long does it take for Remodulin to work?

Another effectiveness measure was whether Remodulin could reduce patients’ shortness of breath, assessed by the Borg dyspnea score. The therapy improved patients’ performance on both measures after 12 weeks, compared with the placebo group.

How does Remodulin pump work?

Blood vessel flow in the lungs Remodulin acts like natural prostacyclin in your body to help keep the blood vessels in your lungs open. This may make it easier for your heart to pump blood through your lungs and help lessen your symptoms of PAH.

Is Remodulin 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.

How do you take Remodulin?

IV administration of Remodulin. IV Remodulin is delivered directly into a vein through a narrow, flexible tube called a catheter. To start therapy, your doctor will place the catheter into a vein in your upper chest. The procedure generally takes an hour and a half and may require an overnight stay in the hospital.

Does Remodulin lower blood pressure?

Remodulin (Treprostinil (Inhalation)) Treprostinil 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.

How often is Remodulin given?

IV administration features: Medication needs to be mixed with a diluent. Pump reservoir is usually refilled every 2 days. No infusion site pain typically seen. A Specialty Pharmacy nurse can help train you on how to use IV Remodulin and your pump.

What is SUBQ Remodulin?

Description. Subcutaneous (sub-Q) treprostinil is a potent medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, a type of high blood pressure in the lungs that affects heart function.

What are the side effects of Remodulin?

Side Effects With Remodulin. 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).

Is walking good for pulmonary hypertension?

Some exercises are better for you if you have PAH. Good choices include: Light aerobic activity, like walking or swimming.