Epoprostenol Side Effects

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Trade Name: Flolan
Generic Names: Epoprostenol
 
Side effects of Epoprostenol:
Gastrointestinal Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia
Neurological Headache, anxiety, agitation, nervousness, dizziness, parasthesias
Cardiac Hypotension, chest pain, bradycardia, tachycardia
Pulmonary Shortness of breath
Systemic Flushing, musculoskeletal pain, back pain, sweating
Pharmacology of Epoprostenol:
Question:
What is the mechanism of Epoprostenol?
Answer:
Epoprostenol acts to directly, vasodilate the pulmonary and systemic arterial vascular beds and inhibits platelet aggregation

These side effects of Epoprostenol are among the most common side effects, however, this list does not include all the side effects. If there is a question or a concern one should always contact a health-care provider or pharmacist.