Question 1

What is Epoprostenol used for?

Accepted Answer

This medication is a prostaglandin, prescribed for pulmonary arterial hypertension. The medication relaxes blood vessels.

Question 2

What pharmaceutical form is Epoprostenol available in?

Accepted Answer

Epoprostenol: POLVO Y DISOLVENTE PARA SOLUCIÓN PARA PERFUSIÓN 0,5 mg epoprostenol sodico (VÍA INTRAVENOSA)

Question 3

What are the side effects of Epoprostenol?

Accepted Answer

Most Common
-      Chest pain, anxiety, dizziness, slow or fast heart rate, difficulty in breathing, abdominal pain and musculoskeletal pain.
General
-      Weakness, fever, chills, flushing and flu-like symptoms.
Heart
-     Paleness, bluish color of the skin, palpitations, stroke, shock, bleeding, low blood pressure and heart attack.
Gastrointestinal
-    Loss of appetite, excess fluid, constipation, nausea, vomiting and flatulence.
Metabolic
-    Swelling in the leg, decreased potassium level

Question 4

Can Epoprostenol be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bleeding problem, heart failure, liver or kidney, blood disorders, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•        It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.

Question 5

What precautions should be taken with Epoprostenol?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bleeding problem, heart failure, liver or kidney, blood disorders, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•        It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.

Question 6

Who manufactures Epoprostenol?

Accepted Answer

Glaxosmithkline S.A. (ES)

Question 7

What ATC class does Epoprostenol belong to?

Accepted Answer

Epoprostenol: ATC B01AC09. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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