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Orenitram is a prescription medicine used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) which is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. Orenitram may improve your ability to exercise. It is not known if Orenitram is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
The Orenitram Food Guide gave me some great ideas for what I can eat with Orenitram when I'm on the go.
Discover what foods may work best for you while taking Orenitram
Dear [Name of Patient],
As you may know, it's recommended that you take each dose of Orenitram with food. To make eating enjoyable, try a variety of foods to discover what may work best for you while taking Orenitram. This downloadable Orenitram Food Guide can give you some ideas on other food options you may want to try.
Planning your meals and snacks
As you choose foods to eat with each dose, be mindful of what you are eating. Aim for meals or snacks that consist of at least 250 calories with each dose.
Keep things interesting
Refer to the Orenitram Food Guide often, especially when you need ideas on what foods to eat with your dose of Orenitram. It can help you build balanced meals and snacks that can be easily prepared or taken with you on the go.
Need Food ideas?
Need help counting calories?
How tracking can help
Remember to use the Treatment Diary to keep track of what you are eating with each dose of Orenitram. This may help you learn what foods work best so you can stay on track with Orenitram. When you find a snack or a meal that works for you, write it down so you can refer to it later. Share your notes with your healthcare team so they can answer your questions or offer suggestions for other foods you may want to try.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not take Orenitram if you have severe liver problems.
Before you take Orenitram, tell your healthcare provider if you:
  • Have liver problems, diverticulosis, or any other medical conditions
  • Are pregnant, breastfeeding, and/or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed. It is not known if Orenitram will harm your unborn baby or if Orenitram passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take Orenitram or breastfeed. You should not do both
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Orenitram and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects. Do not start or stop any new medicine until you check with your healthcare provider. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take another medicine that contains the same ingredient, treprostinil. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and the dose you take to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
Do not change your dose or suddenly stop taking Orenitram without first talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping Orenitram suddenly may cause worsening of your PAH symptoms. If you miss two or more doses of Orenitram, call your healthcare provider. If you take too much Orenitram, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
If Orenitram tablets are not taken whole, they may release too much medicine at one time. This can lead to side effects. Do not split, chew, crush, or break your Orenitram tablets. Do not take Orenitram tablets that are damaged or broken. Take Orenitram with food.
Orenitram can cause serious side effects, including an increased risk of bleeding. This risk could be increased if you are taking blood thinners such as warfarin.
The most common side effects of Orenitram include headache, diarrhea, nausea and flushing. These are not all of the possible side effects of Orenitram. Tell your doctor about any side effects that bother you, get worse over time, or do not go away.
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Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see the Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information for Orenitram.
For additional information, visit Orenitram.com or call 1-877-UNITHER (1-877-864-8437).
This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended as treatment advice. Consult your healthcare provider for treatment advice.
Sincerely,
Your Orenitram Support Team