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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.
I read a few things online about Orenitram, but I didn’t know if it was a possibility for me. Talking to my healthcare team helped clear up questions I still had.
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Dear [Name of Patient],
Take a moment to think about your current PAH treatment plan. Is it helping you reach your treatment goals? If not, then consider having a conversation with your healthcare team to determine if Orenitram may be right for you.
Here are 3 reasons to ask your healthcare team about Orenitram.
one Orenitram is an oral medicine that...
  Mimics some of the effects of the natural prostacyclin that your body lacks. This can help open up blood vessels, making it easier for your heart to pump blood through your lungs. Orenitram is the only prostacyclin analogue available in a tablet.
two Orenitram may help you with your treatment goals.
  Orenitram may help you get back to doing some of the things that are important to you. Taking Orenitram may improve your ability to exercise. This means you could see improvements in physical activities, such as walking.
three Orenitram has similar medicine as in a pump.
  The active ingredient in Orenitram is treprostinil, which can also be delivered by a pump. Because Orenitram is an oral option, you can enjoy activities like being in the pool or taking a bath.
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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
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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