Epoprostenol (Intravenous Route)

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Precautions

It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to make sure the medicine is working properly and to change the dosage if needed.

Report any signs of infection or reaction at the catheter site to your doctor right away. Also, if you develop a sudden fever, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Prepare this medicine exactly as directed. Do not add anything or use any substitutions when mixing the solution.

This medicine may cause your blood pressure to decrease, which can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.

Do not suddenly stop using this medicine. Stopping or changing the dose of this medicine suddenly may bring on symptoms of your condition and can be dangerous. Check with your doctor before stopping or changing your dose.

Your doctor may want you to carry a medical identification card stating that you are using this medicine.

Side Effects Proper Use
DR600625 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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