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Fen Phen Health Risks - PPH Treatment What common treatments are used to combat the effects of PPH? The following medications are often used to treat the symptoms and adverse effects of PPH:
What is Flolan® and How is it Administered? Flolan® is prescribed as an intravenously administered drug treatment designed to reduce arterial pressures. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Flolan® is an expensive (~>$100,000 per year) medication that must be continuously administered. To insure continuous application, Flolan® is administered intravenously by use of a computer-controlled pump. Flolan® (epoprostenol) is designed to reduce pulmonary arterial pressures by relaxing the blood vessels. Such relaxation of the walls of the blood vessel means less resistance to blood flow. This results in less arterial pressure, increased blood flow to the lungs and reduced stress on the heart. The Flolan® Pump To administer Flolan continuously, a catheter is surgically implanted into a readily-accessible vein in the chest. The catheter is then attached to a compact, computer-controlled pump that is enclosed in a harness or belt worn by the patient. The pump's reservoir is filled with a Flolan® solution and is regularly replenished to insure that a continuous supply of Flolan® is injected (pumped) into the bloodstream. The therapeutic effect of the Flolan® solution dissipates quickly; therefore the pump is programmed to inject Flolan® every few minutes. Lung and/or Heart Transplant Lung and/or heart transplantation are often indicated for PPH patients who are at high risk for pulmonary and/or cardiac failure. Single lung, double lung and/or heart transplantation from suitable donors to eligible recipients are based upon a wide array of circumstances and variables. Transplantation eligibility and procedures for PPH patients should be discussed with the treating physician. Oral Beraprost Severe Pulmonary Hypertension May Improve With Oral Berprost. One year of treatment with beraprost, an oral prostacyclin analogue, led to long lasting clinical and hemodynamic improvement in 11 of 13 patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension. If you have questions regarding your legal options or Fen-phen, please contact us. Choose the state where you live to locate a Fen Phen lawyer near you. |
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