After more than seven years of development and clinical trials, United Therapeutics received approval from the FDA on 12/20/2013 for their oral version of treprostinil (Remodulin). The new drug will be called Orenitram. … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2013
Celebrating the holidays with pulmonary hypertension
This time of year can be stressful for everyone. There are increased demands on our time and our bodies as we shop, attend or host parties, prepare for and endure holiday travel … [Read more...]
How to complete a medication list
Treating pulmonary hypertension requires several different types of medications. Your physician may use diuretics, blood thinners, PDEV inhibitors, ERAs, and or prostacyclin therapies. In addition other physicians could be adding medications for diseases such as hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, or heart arrhythmias. It is critical to keep an accurate up to date … [Read more...]