Treprostinil injection and Hepatic impairment
Result of checking the interaction of drug Treprostinil injection and disease Hepatic impairment for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:The use of the extended-release tablet formulation of treprostinil is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh Class C). There is a marked increase in the systemic exposure to treprostinil in hepatically impaired patients. It is recommended to start patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child Pugh Class A) at 0.125 mg BID with 0.125 mg BID dose increments every 3 to 4 days and to avoid use of treprostinil in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child Pugh Class B).
Generic Name: treprostinil
Brand Name: Orenitram, Remodulin, Tyvaso, Tyvaso Refill Kit, Tyvaso Starter Kit
Synonyms: Treprostinil