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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.
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Dear [Name of Patient],
You may be wondering if Orenitram could help you reach your treatment goals. Talking to your healthcare team can help determine if Orenitram is right for you. Remember, when talking about treatment options, it's just as important to share information as it is to ask questions.
Here are a few things you may want to share or ask at your next appointment.
What to share
  • Tell your healthcare team how you are doing on your current treatment plan
  • Remind your healthcare team of your personal treatment goals. It may be helpful to refer back to the goals you wrote down in your Conversation Guide
  • Share what you've already learned on your own about Orenitram
  • Explain why you are interested in Orenitram
What to ask
  • How is Orenitram different from other oral PAH therapies?
  • Is Orenitram a good treatment option for me? Why? Why not?
  • How could Orenitram help me meet my goals?
  • What should I expect from treatment with Orenitram?
As you consider your treatment plan, ask your healthcare team questions so you fully understand your options. If you are wondering if Orenitram may be right for you, use the suggestions above and take the Conversation Guide with you to your next appointment.
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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
Discuss your options
When considering your treatment options, have open, honest conversations with your healthcare team about your treatment goals. They can help answer any questions you may have about your options. Download the Conversation Guide to help you and your doctor have a better discussion about whether Orenitram may be right for you.
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