What is Flolan
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Epoprostenol, otherwise called Flolan, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses which include Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension .Effectiveness
When to interrupt dosage
The portion of Flolan is contingent upon the diagnosed condition. The dosage is contingent upon the technique of delivery featured in the table under.Warnings
Flolan has one contraindication, and should not be utilized for the circumstances given in the following table.Flolan ContraindicationsFlolan Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Flolan?
Fifty-two active studies are currently examining the potential of Flolan in the management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.Flolan Reviews: What are patients saying about Flolan?
Patient Q&A Section about flolan
What does Flolan do to blood pressure?
"FLOLAN works by widening the blood vessels in the lungs, which in turn lowers the blood pressure in the lungs." - Anonymous Online Contributor
How does Flolan help pulmonary hypertension?
"Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which the smaller blood vessels in the lungs become resistant to blood flow. This resistance forces the heart to work harder to pump enough blood through the lungs. Flolan works by relaxing blood vessels and therefore facilitating blood supply from the heart to the lungs. This, in turn, reduces the workload of the heart." - Anonymous Online Contributor
How is Flolan administered?
"Epoprostenol can be administered either long-term through a surgically placed central venous catheter, or short-term through a small IV placed in the arm. Long-term administration requires a small battery-powered pump (CADD Legacy Pump) to keep the medication flowing into the body from outside the body, whereas short-term administration does not." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is Flolan used for?
"This medication is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs by increasing your ability to exercise and improving symptoms such as shortness of breath and tiredness." - Anonymous Online Contributor