Epoprostenol
Veletri is a brand-name prostacyclin medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It works by dilating blood vessels and inhibiting platelet aggregation, which helps improve blood flow and reduce the workload on the heart. This medication is typically reserved for patients with severe PAH who require continuous therapy to manage their condition.
Veletri is an injectable prostacyclin used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension by dilating blood vessels and improving blood flow.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1009213
- Generic
- Veletri
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Veletri is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), including idiopathic PAH and PAH associated with connective tissue diseases, to improve exercise capacity and symptoms.
Veletri contains epoprostenol, a prostacyclin that acts as a potent vasodilator of pulmonary and systemic arterial vasculature. It also inhibits platelet aggregation, which may contribute to its therapeutic effects in PAH.
Veletri is administered as a continuous intravenous infusion due to its short half-life. Patients require a central venous catheter and portable infusion pump. Abrupt discontinuation should be avoided as it may cause worsening of PAH symptoms. Common side effects include flushing, headache, hypotension, and jaw pain.
Official drug label
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