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What is Orenitram?
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Orenitram (treprostinil) 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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PATIENT INFORMATION
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STILL EXPLORING
YOUR OPTIONS?
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Before deciding on your PAH treatment plan, you should look into all of the available options. Think about your lifestyle and the activities you like to do. Then, speak with your doctor about the treatment choices that may help. Make sure you understand the risks and benefits of each option.
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If you and your doctor decide that Orenitram is right for you, you will receive patient support that can help you right from the start of treatment—and beyond.
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Orenitram treatment support
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| Along with the support you will receive from your healthcare team, United Therapeutics is committed to providing you with different support options during your treatment. |
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ASSIST Access and financial assistance—if you are eligible, the Access Solutions and Support Team (ASSIST) can help you with referral assistance. The team will also see if you qualify for any assistance options. Call ASSIST at
1-877-UNITHER (1-877-864-8437) |
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Tools and resources—you will have access to educational information about PAH and your treatment options, reminders about dosing requirements, and tips for managing side effects |
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Specialty Pharmacy Services (SPS) providers—a whole team of professionals is dedicated to supporting you with in-home SPS nurse training visits, 24-hour phone support, and scheduled follow-up calls from both nurses and pharmacists |
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Connect with the PEER Network
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Before you and your doctor decide if Orenitram is right for your PAH, it may be helpful to talk to someone who knows how you feel and is taking a similar treatment journey. The PEER Network can connect you with someone who is taking Orenitram. PEER Mentors are available to share everyday information with you and answer your questions about how to fit Orenitram into your daily routine.
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Do not take Orenitram if you have severe liver problems.
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Before you take Orenitram, tell your healthcare provider if you:
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- 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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You may report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Please see Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information.
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For additional information about Orenitram, visit www.orenitram.com or call 1-877-UNITHER (1-877-864-8437).
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This information is provided for an informational purpose and is not intended as treatment advice. Patients should consult a healthcare professional for treatment advice.
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Orenitram is a registered trademark of United Therapeutics Corporation.
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