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Remodulin
Remodulin Side Effects Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It improves the ability to exercise and prevents the condition from getting worse. It is a vasodilator that works by dilating (widening) the arteries. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, jaw pain, flushing, or redness/swelling/pain at the injection site.
Remodulin is indicated for subcutaneous (SC) or intravenous (IV) use only as a continuous infusion and is administered in a clinical setting. The infusion rate is initiated at 1.25 ng/kg/min. If this initial dose cannot be tolerated because of side effects, the infusion rate may be reduced to 0.625 ng/kg/min. Remodulin may interact with blood pressure medications, bosentan, blood thinners, diuretics (water pills), or medications to treat congestive heart failure. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy, Remodulin should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Our Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
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.
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Remodulin in Detail - 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 any of these serious side effects:
- new or worsening PAH symptoms such as feeling short of breath (even with mild exertion), tiredness, chest pain, and pale skin;
- swelling in your hands or feet; or
- feeling like you might pass out.
Less serious side effects may include:
- pain, swelling, redness, bleeding, or a hard lump where your catheter is placed;
- dizziness;
- mild skin rash;
- headache or jaw pain;
- flushing (warmth, redness or tingling); or
- diarrhea or nausea.
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.
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What is Patient Information Overview?
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Remodulin Overview - Patient Information: Side Effects
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: new/worsening swelling of the arms/legs, mental/mood changes (e.g., restlessness, nervousness).
To avoid infection, follow your health care professional's instructions for proper handling of this medication. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills).
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Remodulin FDA Prescribing Information: Side Effects
(Adverse Reactions)
SIDE EFFECTS
The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in labeling: Infections associated with intravenous administration [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Adverse Events with Subcutaneously Administered Remodulin (treprostinil sodium)
Patients receiving Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) as a subcutaneous infusion reported a wide range of adverse events, many potentially related to the underlying disease (dyspnea, fatigue, chest pain, right ventricular heart failure, and pallor). During clinical trials with subcutaneous infusion of Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) , infusion site pain and reaction were the most common adverse events among those treated with Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) . Infusion site reaction was defined as any local adverse event other than pain or bleeding/bruising at the infusion site and included symptoms such as erythema, induration or rash. Infusion site reactions were sometimes severe and could lead to discontinuation of treatment.
Table 2: Percentages of subjects reporting subcutaneous
infusion site adverse events
| Reaction | Pain | |||
| Placebo | Remodulin | Placebo | Remodulin | |
| Severe | 1 | 38 | 2 | 39 |
| Requiring narcotics* | NA† | NA† | 1 | 32 |
| Leading to discontinuation | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| * based on prescriptions for narcotics, not
actual use † medications used to treat infusion site pain were not distinguished from those used to treat site reactions |
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Other adverse events included diarrhea, jaw pain, edema, vasodilatation and nausea, and these are generally considered to be related to the pharmacologic effects of Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) , whether administered subcutaneously or intravenously.
Adverse Events during Chronic Dosing
Table 3 lists adverse events that occurred at a rate of at least 3% and were more frequent in patients treated with subcutaneous Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) than with placebo in controlled trials in PAH.
Table 3: Adverse Events in Controlled 12-Week Studies of
Patients with PAH, Occurring with at Least 3% Incidence and More Common on Subcutaneous
Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) than on Placebo.
| Adverse Event | Remodulin (N=236) Percent of Patients | Placebo (N=233) Percent of Patients |
| Infusion Site Pain | 85 | 27 |
| Infusion Site Reaction | 83 | 27 |
| Headache | 27 | 23 |
| Diarrhea | 25 | 16 |
| Nausea | 22 | 18 |
| Rash | 14 | 11 |
| Jaw Pain | 13 | 5 |
| Vasodilatation | 11 | 5 |
| Dizziness | 9 | 8 |
| Edema | 9 | 3 |
| Pruritus | 8 | 6 |
| Hypotension | 4 | 2 |
Reported adverse events (at least 3%) are included except those too general to be informative, and those not plausibly attributable to the use of the drug, because they were associated with the condition being treated or are very common in the treated population.
Adverse Events Attributable to the Drug Delivery System
In controlled studies of Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) administered subcutaneously, there were no reports of infection related to the drug delivery system. There were 187 infusion system complications reported in 28% of patients (23% Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) , 33% placebo); 173 (93%) were pump related and 14 (7%) related to the infusion set. Eight of these patients (4 Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) , 4 Placebo) reported non-serious adverse events resulting from infusion system complications. Adverse events resulting from problems with the delivery systems were typically related to either symptoms of excess Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) (e.g., nausea) or return of PAH symptoms (e.g., dyspnea). These events were generally resolved by correcting the delivery system pump or infusion set problem such as replacing the syringe or battery, reprogramming the pump, or straightening a crimped infusion line. Adverse events resulting from problems with the delivery system did not lead to clinical instability or rapid deterioration. In addition to these adverse events due to the drug delivery system during subcutaneous administration, the following adverse events may be attributable to the IV mode of infusion including arm swelling, paresthesias, hematoma and pain [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Post-Marketing Experience
In addition to adverse reactions reported from clinical trials, the following events have been identified during post-approval use of Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) . Because they are reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The following events have been chosen for inclusion due to a combination of their seriousness, frequency of reporting, and potential connection to Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) . These events are thrombophlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous infusion, thrombocytopenia and bone pain. In addition, generalized rashes, sometimes macular or papular in nature, and cellulitis have been infrequently reported.
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