Ventavis (Iloprost) and/or alternatives

General Information On Vestavis

Ventavis is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is a form of prostacyclin, a chemical secreted by the body to dilate the blood vessels. This helps relieve the blood pressure that builds up in the pulmonary arteries. The generic name of the medicine is Iloprost. It is used as an inhalant and belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators.

Side Effects for Ventavis

People using Ventavis might suffer from some mild side effects. Generally, such side effects are considered an acceptable risk as compared to the vast benefits of the drug. The side effects include dizziness, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, jaw pain, muscle spasms, dry mouth, coughing, etc. If you experience such side effects, you can still continue using Ventavis.

However, in certain odd cases, a patient may suffer some serious allergic reaction such as hives, rashes, breathing difficulty, tightness in the chest, coughing up of blood, fast or irregular heartbeat, lock jaw, fainting, unusual sweating, etc. These are very serious side effects, and you must immediately consult your doctor if you suffer from any of these side effects.

Precautions

Before you buy Ventavis, you must first inform your doctor about your medical conditions. It is important that he or she is informed if you are suffering from any other condition such as liver or kidney problems, low blood pressure, severe asthma, lung infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.

Since Ventavis can make you dizzy, you must be careful when you take the medicine. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after taking this drug. In case of a dizzy spell, the best thing to do is to lie down till you start feeling better. It has not been established if Ventavis is harmful for an unborn child, so in case you are pregnant or even breastfeeding, make sure you inform your doctor.

Ventavis Dosage

The medicine is available as Ventavis 2 ml solution and Ventavis 1 ml solution. They come in single use ampoules and contain 10 mcg/1 ml. The inhalation should be undertaken by using the Prodose AAD system and should not be used with any other nebulizer.

You must clean the equipment thoroughly after use. In case any liquid is left behind in the medicine chamber, it should be discarded promptly. In case of a missed dose, you must take Ventavis as soon as you remember. However, if it is already time for the next dose, you can skip the previous or missed one. Do not overdose on Ventavis. In case of an overdose, you must seek immediate medical help.

Interactions

Ventavis can react with certain herbal products that may inhibit the effectiveness of the medicine. In case you are on some other medications, you must inform your doctor so that he or she can guide you accordingly. Other drugs containing vitamins and minerals could inhibit the efficacy of the medicine. Your doctor is your best guide in such cases.

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