What is Uptravi? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Uptravi

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

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

• 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.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If your next regular dose is in less than 6 hours, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose for 3 or more days, call your doctor right away.

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

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

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

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

• 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 your next regular dose is in less than 6 hours, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose for 3 or more days, call your doctor right away.

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

What to do if you miss a dose of Uptravi

Uptravi contraindications - Who shouldn't take Uptravi?

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

Uptravi warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or other lung or breathing problems.

• This medicine may cause pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs), especially in patients with pulmonary venoocclusive disease.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

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

Uptravi interactions & what to avoid when taking Uptravi

• Do not use this medicine together with gemfibrozil.

• Some medicines can affect how selexipag works. Tell your doctor if you are also using clopidogrel, deferasirox, rifampin, or teriflunomide.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

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