Epoprostenol for I.V. Injection 0.5 mg "Janssen" (エポプロステノール静注用0.5mg「ヤンセン」)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Epoprostenol sodium

Available from:

JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICAL K.K.

INN (International Name):

Epoprostenol sodium

Pharmaceutical form:

injection

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
Injection
Revised: 11/2020
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
EPOPROSTENOL FOR I.V. INJECTION 0.5 MG
"JANSSEN"
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Epoprostenol sodium
DOSAGE FORM:
injection
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EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine decreases pulmonary arterial pressure and increases
blood flow by widening
blood vessels of the lungs. It consequently improves shortness of
breath and fatigue. It
prevents thrombosis by preventing blood clots to form in blood vessels
of the lungs.
It is usually used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension.
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS
MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
AND PHARMACIST.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch,
rash, etc.) to any medicines
or foods.
If you have: right heart failure, left heart dysfunction or
hypotension.
If you have had exacerbation of pulmonary edema during dose initiation
of this medicine.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may
interact to enhance or
diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and
dietary supplements
as well as other prescription medicines.)
DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE)
・
Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is((         

to be written by a healthcare
professional
))
・In general, inject this medicine intravenously and continuously.
・Ask your doctor about the treatment span.
PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING THIS MEDICINE
・Keep the injection site clean since infection from the injection
site may occur.
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