Ventavis (Iloprost)
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Iloprost Information
(eye' loe prost)
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Before taking iloprost,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to iloprost, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in iloprost solution. Ask your pharmacist or check the manufacturer's patient information for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants (''blood thinners'') such as warfarin (Coumadin); and medications for high blood pressure or other heart problems.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, low blood pressure, and kidney or liver disease. Also tell your doctor if you have an infection in your lungs.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking iloprost, call your doctor.
- you should know that iloprost may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially when you get up too quickly from a lying position or during physical effort or exercise. To help avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up. Do not drive a car or operate tools or machinery until you know how this drug affects you. Tell your doctor if you continue to have fainting while you are receiving iloprost treatment.
- flushing
- cough
- blurred vision
- nausea
- vomiting
- headache
- tightening of jaw muscles that makes it hard to open your mouth
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- tongue pain
- difficulty breathing
- bubbly, wheezing, or gasping sound when you breathe
- coughing up pink, frothy sputum
- grey-bluish color of lips or skin
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.