Tyvaso
NYHA Functional Class III, refractory to conventional therapy, NYHA class IV + 2 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Tyvaso
Treatment for
NYHA Functional Class III
What is Tyvaso
Treprostinil
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Treprostinil is a medication that mimics prostacyclin, a natural chemical produced by the body. It is used to treat pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure in the lungs.
Remodulin
is the brand name
Tyvaso Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Remodulin
Treprostinil
2002
47
Effectiveness
How Tyvaso Affects Patients
Treprostinil is a medicine used to relax the blood vessels in your lungs and body and stops platelets from sticking together. When taken, it can lower the pressure on your heart and increase the amount of blood it pumps out. Treprostinil can increase the chances of bleeding, and can cause low blood pressure or worsen the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Taking treprostinil by inhalation may cause bronchospasms in people with asthma, COPD or bronchial hyperreactivity. When taken intravenously, it can cause complications and increase the risk of infection.
How Tyvaso works in the body
Treprostinil is a medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. It works by widening your blood vessels and reducing the stickiness of platelets, which helps to lower your blood pressure. Treprostinil also helps to reduce inflammation in your body. To achieve this, it binds to and activates certain receptors in your cells, which leads to an increase in cAMP levels. This increase leads to the opening of potassium channels which eventually cause the blood vessels to widen.
When to interrupt dosage
The encouraged portion of Tyvaso is reliant upon the diagnosed ailment, including recalcitrant to standard therapy, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and NYHA class IV. The amount of dosage can be found in the table beneath, subject to the procedure of delivery (e.g. Solution or Inhalant).
Condition
Dosage
Administration
refractory to conventional therapy
2.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 1.74 mg/mL, 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 0.048 mg, 0.064 mg, 0.016 mg, 0.032 mg
Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution, , Injection, solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Inhalant, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, extended release, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Inhalant; Kit - Oral, Inhalant; Kit
Pulmonary Hypertension
2.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 1.74 mg/mL, 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 0.048 mg, 0.064 mg, 0.016 mg, 0.032 mg
Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution, , Injection, solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Inhalant, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, extended release, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Inhalant; Kit - Oral, Inhalant; Kit
NYHA Functional Class III
2.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 1.74 mg/mL, 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 0.048 mg, 0.064 mg, 0.016 mg, 0.032 mg
Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution, , Injection, solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Inhalant, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, extended release, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Inhalant; Kit - Oral, Inhalant; Kit
NYHA class IV
2.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 1.74 mg/mL, 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 0.048 mg, 0.064 mg, 0.016 mg, 0.032 mg
Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution, , Injection, solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Inhalant, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, extended release, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Inhalant; Kit - Oral, Inhalant; Kit
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
2.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 1.74 mg/mL, 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 0.048 mg, 0.064 mg, 0.016 mg, 0.032 mg
Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, solution, , Injection, solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Inhalant, Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet, extended release, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Inhalant - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous, Inhalant; Kit - Oral, Inhalant; Kit
Warnings
Tyvaso Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hepatic Impairment
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Tyvaso.
Common Tyvaso Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Amifostine
Major
Treprostinil may increase the hypotensive activities of Amifostine.
Amiodarone
Major
The metabolism of Amiodarone can be decreased when combined with Treprostinil.
Brigatinib
Major
The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Treprostinil.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Treprostinil.
Enasidenib
Major
The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Treprostinil.
Tyvaso Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much treprostinil may cause flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood pressure. In some cases, patients may experience confusion or loss of consciousness. Studies have not shown any long-term effects on fertility or any increased risk of cancer or mutation.
Tyvaso Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Tyvaso?
Currently, 54 active clinical trials are being conducted to examine the utility of Tyvaso in treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, NYHA Functional Class III and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension related conditions.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
NYHA class IV
0 Actively Recruiting
NYHA Functional Class III
0 Actively Recruiting
refractory to conventional therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Pulmonary Hypertension
30 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Tyvaso Reviews: What are patients saying about Tyvaso?
5
Patient Review
1/22/2013
Tyvaso for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
5
Patient Review
3/26/2017
Tyvaso for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
5
Patient Review
5/25/2012
Tyvaso for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
4
Patient Review
7/22/2012
Tyvaso for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
4
Patient Review
9/30/2013
Tyvaso for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Patient Q&A Section about tyvaso
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is TYVASO used for?
"TYVASO Inhalation Solution and TYVASO DPI Inhalation Powder are prescription medicines used in adults to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). TYVASO or TYVASO DPI can improve the ability to exercise."
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What kind of drug is TYVASO?
"A prescription medicine called Tyvaso is used to treat symptoms of two conditions: pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary arterial hypertension with interstitial lung disease. Tyvaso may be used alone or with other medications. It belongs to a class of drugs called prostacyclin analogs (PAH)."
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How is TYVASO administered?
"You inhale TYVASO directly to your lungs during 4 short treatment sessions each day. Your doctor will work with you to reach your target maintenance dose, which is important so that you'll get the full benefit of your medicine."
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How long does it take for TYVASO to work?
"†6MWD is the 6-Minute Walk Distance.
In a clinical study, people who added TYVASO to their background therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) walked an average of 22 meters farther in six minutes after 12 weeks of treatment, with some people seeing improvements as soon as six weeks after starting treatment."
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