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Flolan Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
FLOLAN (epoprostenol sodium) is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (WHO Group 1) to improve exercise capacity. Studies establishing effectiveness included predominantly patients with NYHA Functional Class III-IV symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases.
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What is Patient information?
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Flolan Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- chest tightness trouble breathing;
- fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;
- pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;
- nosebleed;
- blood in your urine or stools;
- coughing up blood; or
- feeling like you might pass out.
Less serious side effects may include:
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What is Consumer information?
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Flolan Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). It helps to increase your ability to exercise and 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.
HOW TO USE: When you first start using this medication, it must be given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. This medi...
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