Generic name: Treprostinil (inhalation)
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Tyvaso Dpi Maintenance Kit?
Treprostinil is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) in adults. This medicine improves your ability to exercise and can help prevent your condition from getting worse.
Treprostinil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use treprostinil if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing);
- low blood pressure;
- asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorder;
- bleeding problems; or
- liver disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I use Tyvaso Dpi Maintenance Kit
Use Tyvaso Dpi Maintenance Kit (Inhalation) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not swallow this medicine. The medicine should be inhaled only using the inhalation system provided with the medication.
Do not use or mix other medicines with treprostinil inhalation.
Treprostinil inhalation is usually given 4 times per day at evenly spaced intervals during waking hours. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Read and carefully follow any instructions for setting up and using the medicine before preparing your first dose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
The effects of treprostinil inhalation will lessen over time between doses. Talk with your doctor if you need to time your dosing around any planned activities.
Follow all storage and cleaning instructions provided with treprostinil inhalation. Your pharmacist can provide more information about how to store this medicine.
Make sure you have a backup inhalation system available in case one of the systems stops working.
Use the medicine as soon as you can. Do not use two doses at one time.
Tyvaso Dpi Maintenance Kit side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or
- easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums).
Common side effects may include:
- cough, pain or irritation in your throat after use;
- dizziness or feeling light-headed;
- nausea, diarrhea;
- headache; or
- flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Tyvaso Dpi Maintenance Kit?
Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. Rinse with water if this medicine gets in your eyes.
Do not shake or drop the inhaler. Keep inhaler upright with mouthpiece pointing up.
Avoid getting this medicine on your skin. If this medication gets on your skin, wash the area quickly with soap and water.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.