Treprostinil (Systemic)

Brand Names : Remodulin

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Edema, such as, swelling; infusion site reaction, such as, accumulation of blood at site of injection; dry, red, hot, or irritated skin; hardening of site of injection; vasodilation, such as, feeling of warmth or heat, flushing or redness of skin, especially on face and neck, feeling faint, dizzy, or light-headed

Less common

Hypotension, such as, blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, faintness, lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position, sudden sweating, unusual tiredness or weakness

Symptoms of Overdose

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur

Diarrhea; flushing, such as, feeling of warmth and redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest; headache; nausea and vomiting

hypotension, such as, blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, faintness, lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position, sudden sweating, unusual tiredness or weakness

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

More Common

Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; infusion site pain; jaw pain; nausea; pruritus, such as, itching skin; rash

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.