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Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2
Generic name: treprostinil (oral)
Brand names: Orenitram, Orenitram Titration Kit Month 1, Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2, Orenitram Titration Kit Month 3
What is Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2?
Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 is used in adults to treat high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, a condition known as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 helps you exercise better and may help stop your condition from getting worse.
Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.
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How should I take Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may change your dose from time to time. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take with food.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. Do not use a cracked or broken tablet.
Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 is usually taken 2 to 3 times per day. Follow your doctor's instructions. Your dose may change if you have side effects.
Use Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 regularly for the best results.
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using only the medicine your doctor prescribes.
You should not stop taking Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 suddenly. Your condition may get worse if you stop taking this medicine. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
Part of a tablet shell may appear in your stool but this will not make the medicine less effective.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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Warnings
You should not use Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 if you have severe liver disease.
You should not stop taking Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 suddenly. Your condition may get worse if you stop taking this medicine.
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Before taking this medicine
You should not use Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 if you have severe liver disease.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- diverticulosis (an intestinal disorder); or
- liver disease.
It is not known if Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure in the lungs during pregnancy may cause complications or medical problems for both the mother and baby. The benefits of treating pulmonary hypertension may be more important than any risks to the baby.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2.
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Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you experience:
- chest pain, trouble breathing, feeling very tired, pale skin, swelling in your arms or legs; or
- feeling light-headed, as if you might faint.
Common side effects of Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2 may include:
- headache;
- stomach pain;
- pain in your jaw, arms, or legs;
- diarrhea, nausea, vomiting; or
- flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingling feeling).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at once.
If you miss 2 or more doses of Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2, call your doctor for instructions.
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What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
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What other drugs will affect Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2?
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
- gemfibrozil; or
- medicine that contains Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2--Remodulin, Tyvaso, or Tyvaso DPI.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Orenitram Titration Kit Month 2, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
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