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How to Take Iloprost and it's Dose


It is available in various forms like inhalation, solution for injection and oral.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Inhalation: The recommended dosing regimen is 6 to 9 times daily (no more than every 2 hours) during waking hours, according to individual need and tolerability. The first inhaled dose should be 2.5 mcg (as delivered at the mouthpiece). If this dose is well tolerated, dosing should be increased to 5.0 mcg and maintained at that dose; otherwise maintain the dose at 2.5 mcg.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Iloprost

This medication is a synthetic analogue of prostacyclin, prescribed for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).


Trade Names/Brand Names of Iloprost

International :


Ventavis
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