Iloprost — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Iloprost is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 2 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: SOLUTION. Routes: INTRAVENOUS, INHALATION.

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Iloprost (2 brand names, 1 dosage form, 2 routes)

Available dosage forms: SOLUTION.

Routes of administration: INTRAVENOUS, INHALATION.

Brand Names

  • AURLUMYN
  • VENTAVIS

Contraindications

None.

Mechanism of Action

Iloprost is a synthetic analog of prostacyclin PGI 2. Iloprost is a vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation.

Overdosage

Cases of overdose of intravenous iloprost have not been reported. Hypotension, vomiting, and diarrhea are likely. A specific antidote is not known. Interruption of the infusion session, monitoring, and symptomatic measures are recommended.

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