What is Orenitram? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Orenitram

• Take each dose about 12 hours apart, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

• Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• If you take the extended-release tablet, part of the tablet may pass into your stools. This is normal and is nothing to worry about.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. If you miss 2 or more doses, call your doctor. Your dose may need to be changed.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Take each dose about 12 hours apart, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. If you miss 2 or more doses, call your doctor. Your dose may need to be changed.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• If you take the extended-release tablet, part of the tablet may pass into your stools. This is normal and is nothing to worry about.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Orenitram

Orenitram contraindications - Who shouldn't take Orenitram?

• This medicine is generally considered safe for most people. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

Orenitram warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, low blood pressure, diverticulosis, or ulcers.

• This medicine may increase your risk of bleeding.

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Orenitram interactions & what to avoid when taking Orenitram

• Do not use this medicine with other medicines that also contain treprostinil. This includes Remodulin® or Tyvaso®.

• Some medicines can affect how treprostinil works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:GemfibrozilBlood pressure medicineBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.