Review the side-effects of Epoprostenol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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 in blood and weight loss/gain.
Musculoskeletal- Joint/bone/jaw pain.
Central Nervous System- Confusion, convulsion, depression, sleeplessness and headache.
Respiratory- Increased cough, nosebleed, excess fluid and inflammation of sinus.
Skin- Itching, rash, sweating, skin ulcer and hives.
Eye- Lazy eye and vision abnormality.
Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection and blood in urine.
Flolan and Veletri
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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 in blood and weight loss/gain.
Musculoskeletal- Joint/bone/jaw pain.
Central Nervous System- Confusion, convulsion, depression, sleeplessness and headache.
Respiratory- Increased cough, nosebleed, excess fluid and inflammation of sinus.
Skin- Itching, rash, sweating, skin ulcer and hives.
Eye- Lazy eye and vision abnormality.
Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection and blood in urine.
Other Precautions :
Avoid alcohol consumption.Drug Name : Epoprostenol
Epoprostenol(Flolan and Veletri) generic is a prostaglandin, prescribed for pulmonary arterial hypertension. The medication relaxes blood vessels.Trade Names for Epoprostenol
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Flolan and Veletri
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