Flolan (Epoprostenol sodium) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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May 27, 2012

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High blood pressure (hypertension) is designated as either essential (primary) hypertension or secondary hypertension and is defined as a consistently elevated blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mm Hg.
High blood pressure is called "the silent killer" because it often causes no symptoms for many years, even decades, until it finally damages certain critical organs.
Poorly controlled high blood pressure ultimately can cause damage to blood vessels in the eye, thickening of the heart muscle and heart attacks, hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis), kidney failure, and strokes.
Most antihypertensive medications can be used alone or in combination. Some are used only in combination. Some are preferred over others in certain specific medical situations. And some are not to be used (contraindicated) in other situations.
Several classes of antihypertensive medications are available, including ACE i...

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PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients receiving FLOLAN (epoprostenol sodium) should receive the following information. FLOLAN (epoprostenol sodium) must be reconstituted only with STERILE DILUENT for FLOLAN (epoprostenol sodium) . FLOLAN (epoprostenol sodium) is infused continuously through a permanent indwelling central venous catheter via a small, portable infusion pump. Thus, therapy with FLOLAN (epoprostenol sodium) requires commitment by the patient to drug reconstitution, drug administration, and care of the permanent central venous catheter. Patients must adhere to sterile technique in preparing the drug and in the care of the catheter, and even brief interruptions in the delivery of FLOLAN (epoprostenol sodium) may result in rapid symptomatic deterioration. A patient's decision to receive FLOLAN (epoprostenol sodium) should be based upon the understanding that there is a high likelihood that therapy with FLOLAN (epoprostenol sodium) will be needed for prolonged periods, possibly years. The patient's ability to accept and care for a permanent intravenous catheter and infusion pump should also be carefully considered.

Last reviewed on RxList: 5/24/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.