Iloprost Medication Information

Get detailed information on Iloprost, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Iloprost provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Iloprost

Pronunciation : EYE-low-prost

ICD Code : Y52.3 Therapeutic Classification : Vasodilators

Trade Names/Brand Names of Iloprost

International :

Ventavis

Why is Iloprost Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a synthetic analogue of prostacyclin, prescribed for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It dilates systemic and pulmonary arterial vascular beds.

When should Iloprost not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Iloprost?

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.

How should Iloprost be taken?

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

What are the warnings and precautions for Iloprost?

• It should not be used over eyes or skin.

• Avoid repeated dose within two hours of previous dose.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of lung disease, asthma, liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, blood-clotting problems, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Iloprost?

Most Common- Flushing, increased cough, headache, flu syndrome, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramp, dizziness, diarrhea, low blood pressure, sleeplessness and fainting.
Serious- Congestive heart failure, chest pain, fast heart rate, difficulty in breathing, peripheral edema and kidney failure.