REMODULIN SUMMARY
Remodulin® (treprostinil sodium) Injection is a sterile sodium salt formulated for subcutaneous or intravenous administration. Remodulin is supplied in 20 mL multi-use vials in four strengths, containing 1 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 5 mg/mL or 10 mg/mL of treprostinil. Each mL also contains 5.3 mg sodium chloride (except for the 10 mg/mL strength which contains 4.0 mg sodium chloride), 3.0 mg metacresol, 6.3 mg sodium citrate, and water for injection. Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid may be added to adjust pH between 6.0 and 7.2.
Remodulin® is indicated as a continuous subcutaneous infusion or intravenous infusion (for those not able to tolerate a subcutaneous infusion) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with NYHA Class II-IV symptoms (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Clinical Effects) to diminish symptoms associated with exercise.
Remodulin is indicated to diminish the rate of clinical deterioration in patients requiring transition from Flolan®; the risks and benefits of each drug should be carefully considered prior to transition.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTSMedia Articles Related to Remodulin (Treprostinil Subcutaneous)
Pulmonary Hypertension (Symptoms, Treatment Medications, Life Expectancy) Source: MedicineNet Congenital Heart Disease Specialty [2017.07.26] Title: Pulmonary Hypertension (Symptoms, Treatment Medications, Life Expectancy) Category: Diseases and Conditions Created: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/26/2017 12:00:00 AM
Published Studies Related to Remodulin (Treprostinil Subcutaneous)
Cutaneous iontophoresis of treprostinil in systemic sclerosis: a proof-of-concept
study. [2014] Ischemic digital ulcer (DU) is a serious complication of systemic sclerosis
(SSc)...
Capsaicin 8% patch for treprostinil subcutaneous infusion site pain in pulmonary
hypertension patients. [2014] trepostinil-induced pain... CONCLUSIONS: Further investigation of the efficacy of capsaicin 8% patch in this
Pharmacokinetics of oral treprostinil sustained release tablets during chronic
administration to patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. [2013] Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive vascular disease that
ultimately leads to right ventricular failure and death. Treprostinil diolamine
is an oral prostacyclin analogue; sustained release tablets of oral treprostinil
are currently being evaluated for efficacy and safety as a potential therapy in
patients with PAH...
Long-term effects of inhaled treprostinil in patients with pulmonary arterial
hypertension: the Treprostinil Sodium Inhalation Used in the Management of
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (TRIUMPH) study open-label extension. [2011] patients concurrently receiving oral background therapy... CONCLUSIONS: Long-term therapy with inhaled treprostinil demonstrated persistent
Lack of a pharmacokinetic interaction between oral treprostinil and bosentan in healthy adult volunteers. [2010.07] Treprostinil diethanolamine is an oral prostacyclin analog currently being evaluated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Treprostinil is metabolized primarily by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C8 with minor contribution from CYP2C9... In conclusion, because the GMR and 90% CI are within the equivalence interval of 0.8 to 1.25, co-administration of oral treprostinil and bosentan did not result in a pharmacokinetic interaction for either agent.
Clinical Trials Related to Remodulin (Treprostinil Subcutaneous)
Safety, Efficacy, and Treatment Satisfaction Switching From Flolan to Remodulin Using the Crono Five Ambulatory Pump in Patients With PAH [Terminated]
The purpose of this 8-week study is to compare the effects of switching from intravenous
Flolan to intravenous Remodulin therapy. Remodulin (treprostinil sodium) is an approved
therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Unlike Flolan, Remodulin does not need
to be mixed daily and is stable at room temperature, so there is no need for ice packs. In
addition, Remodulin is changed every 48hrs, instead of every 12-24 (with ice packs) or every
8 hours (without ice packs) with Flolan. Flolan is given using a type of portable
medication pump called the CADD Legacy infusion pump. In this study, Remodulin will be given
using a smaller and lighter medication pump called the Crono Five infusion pump. This study
will also assess the effect that changing to Remodulin will have on treatment satisfaction
and patient quality of life.
Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Oral Treprostinil in Pediatric PAH Patients Aged 7 to 17 Years [Recruiting]
This is a multi-center, open-label, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic study of oral
treprostinil in pediatric subjects with stable PAH aged 7 to 17 years who are, (1)
transitioning from parenteral Remodulin therapy; (2) transitioning from inhaled prostacyclin
therapy; or (3) not currently receiving prostacyclin therapy.
Rapid Switch From Flolan to Remodulin in the Outpatient Clinic [Terminated]
The purpose of this 8-week study is to compare the effects of switching from therapy with
epoprostenol or Flolan to IV Remodulin. This study will also assess the effect that
changing to Remodulin will have on patient satisfaction with their treatment and impact on
quality of life.
Safety, Efficacy and Treatment Satisfaction in Patients With PAH Rapidly Switched From Epoprostenol to Remodulin [Completed]
The purpose of this 8-week study is to compare the effects of switching from therapy with
epoprostenol or Flolan to IV Remodulin. This study will also assess the effect that
changing to Remodulin will have on patient satisfaction with their treatment and impact on
quality of life.
Safety and Efficacy of Treprostinil in Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury in Adult Orthotopic Liver Transplantation [Recruiting]
The overall purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics and
preliminary efficacy of a two-day peri-operative course of Treprostinil in liver transplant
patients.
The hypothesis of this study is that Treprostinil can be safely administered perioperatively
in liver transplant patients. Once safety is documented future studies will address its
ability to ameliorate or prevent reperfusion mediated dysfunction of the liver graft and
thereby reduce morbidity, leading to shorter hospital stays as compared to historical
controls.
Reports of Suspected Remodulin (Treprostinil Subcutaneous) Side Effects
Death (93),
Dyspnoea (33),
Infusion Site Infection (23),
Nausea (23),
Vomiting (22),
Pain in Extremity (20),
Headache (19),
Pyrexia (18),
Diarrhoea (18),
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (17), more >>
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