Riik: Jaapan
keel: inglise
Allikas: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan
Epoprostenol sodium
GlaxoSmithKline K.K.
Epoprostenol sodium
injection
Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori") Injection Revised: 06/2022 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: FLOLAN FOR INJECTION 1.5 MG ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Epoprostenol sodium DOSAGE FORM: injection IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING: EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE This medicine lowers pulmonary arterial pressure and eases blood flow by dilating 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, hypotension (systolic pressure ≦100 mmHg) or pulmonary vein occlusion. If you have increased total pulmonary resistance (≧40 mmHg・min/L). 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 the doctor about the treatment span. ・Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so. PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING THIS MEDICINE ・Long-term continuous infusion may entail infection Lugege kogu dokumenti