Improved Hemodynamics

Significantly improved hemodynamics for 3 key parameters (PVR, CO, mPAP)1,4

  • The relationship between hemodynamic changes and clinical effects is unknown.
Adapted from Olschewski4
For VENTAVIS® (iloprost) Inhalation Solution, p<0.001 for change from baseline in PVR, CO, and mPAP at week 12†4; for VENTAVIS, 3% increase (p=NS) in SVO2 from baseline at week 12 postinhalation.4
†Placebo-corrected.

Baseline values (mean ± SD)1,4

Parameter VENTAVIS Placebo
PVR (dyn•sec/cm5) 1029±390 1041±493
mPAP (mmHg) 53±12 54±14
CO (L/min) 3.8±1.1 3.8±0.9
SVO2 (%) 60±8 60±8

In the AIR pivotal trial hemodynamics were assessed at week 12 before inhalation in both groups (at least 2 hours after previous dose, trough) and after inhalation in the VENTAVIS group (approximately 15 minutes after dose, peak). The study included patients with chronic thromboembolic disease (CTEPH) and all etiologies of PAH.1

AIR Pivotal Trial Randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VENTAVIS in the treatment of PAH NYHA Functional Class III or IV (n=146). Clinical improvement is a combined endpoint defined as ≥10% increase in 6MWD, improvement in NYHA Functional Class, and absence of clinical deterioration or death.1,4

INDICATION

VENTAVIS® (iloprost) Inhalation Solution is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1) to improve a composite endpoint consisting of exercise tolerance, symptoms (NYHA Class), and lack of deterioration. Studies establishing effectiveness included predominantly patients with NYHA Functional Class III-IV symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (65%) or PAH associated with connective tissue disease (23%).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Risk of Syncope

  • Vital signs should be monitored while initiating VENTAVIS. Hypotension leading to syncope has been observed; VENTAVIS should therefore not be initiated in patients with systolic blood pressure less than 85 mmHg.

Pulmonary Venous Hypertension

  • Stop VENTAVIS immediately if signs of pulmonary edema occur; this may be a sign of pulmonary venous hypertension.

Bronchospasm

  • VENTAVIS inhalation may cause bronchospasm and patients with a history of hyperreactive airway disease may be more sensitive.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Serious Adverse Events

  • Serious adverse events reported include congestive heart failure, chest pain, supraventricular tachycardia, dyspnea, peripheral edema, and kidney failure.

Adverse Events

  • Adverse events reported in a Phase 3 clinical trial occurring with a ≥3% difference between VENTAVIS patients and placebo patients were vasodilation (flushing) (27% vs 9%), increased cough (39% vs 26%), headache (30% vs 20%), trismus (12% vs 3%), insomnia (8% vs 2%), nausea (13% vs 8%), hypotension (11% vs 6%), vomiting (7% vs 2%), alkaline phosphatase increased (6% vs 1%), flu syndrome (14% vs 10%), back pain (7% vs 3%), tongue pain (4% vs 0%), palpitations (7% vs 4%), syncope (8% vs 5%), GGT increased (6% vs 3%), muscle cramps (6% vs 3%), hemoptysis (5% vs 2%), and pneumonia (4% vs 1%).

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Antihypertensives and Vasodilators

  • VENTAVIS has the potential to increase the hypotensive effect of vasodilators and antihypertensive agents.

Anticoagulants and Platelet Inhibitors

  • VENTAVIS also has the potential to increase risk of bleeding, particularly in patients maintained on anticoagulants or platelet inhibitors.

SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

Lactation

  • Advise not to breastfeed during treatment with VENTAVIS.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

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*The VENTAVIS 20 mcg/mL concentration order form is intended for patients who are maintained at the 5 mcg dose and who have repeatedly experienced extended treatment times which could result in incomplete dosing. VENTAVIS 10 mcg/mL ampules are still available. VENTAVIS should be taken 6 to 9 times daily, at least 2 hours apart.

For more information about VENTAVIS, please call 1-800-Janssen (1-800-526-7736).

*The VENTAVIS 20 mcg/mL concentration order form is intended for patients who are maintained at the 5 mcg dose and who have repeatedly experienced extended treatment times which could result in incomplete dosing. VENTAVIS 10 mcg/mL ampules are still available. VENTAVIS should be taken 6 to 9 times daily, at least 2 hours apart.

For more information about VENTAVIS, please call 1-800-Janssen (1-800-526-7736).

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INDICATION

VENTAVIS® (iloprost) Inhalation Solution is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1) to improve a composite endpoint consisting of exercise tolerance, symptoms (NYHA Class), and lack of deterioration. Studies establishing effectiveness included predominantly patients with NYHA Functional Class III-IV symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (65%) or PAH associated with connective tissue disease (23%).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Risk of Syncope

  • Vital signs should be monitored while initiating VENTAVIS. Hypotension leading to syncope has been observed; VENTAVIS should therefore not be initiated in patients with systolic blood pressure less than 85 mmHg.

Pulmonary Venous Hypertension

  • Stop VENTAVIS immediately if signs of pulmonary edema occur; this may be a sign of pulmonary venous hypertension.

Bronchospasm

  • VENTAVIS inhalation may cause bronchospasm and patients with a history of hyperreactive airway disease may be more sensitive.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Serious Adverse Events

  • Serious adverse events reported include congestive heart failure, chest pain, supraventricular tachycardia, dyspnea, peripheral edema, and kidney failure.

Adverse Events

  • Adverse events reported in a Phase 3 clinical trial occurring with a ≥3% difference between VENTAVIS patients and placebo patients were vasodilation (flushing) (27% vs 9%), increased cough (39% vs 26%), headache (30% vs 20%), trismus (12% vs 3%), insomnia (8% vs 2%), nausea (13% vs 8%), hypotension (11% vs 6%), vomiting (7% vs 2%), alkaline phosphatase increased (6% vs 1%), flu syndrome (14% vs 10%), back pain (7% vs 3%), tongue pain (4% vs 0%), palpitations (7% vs 4%), syncope (8% vs 5%), GGT increased (6% vs 3%), muscle cramps (6% vs 3%), hemoptysis (5% vs 2%), and pneumonia (4% vs 1%).

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Antihypertensives and Vasodilators

  • VENTAVIS has the potential to increase the hypotensive effect of vasodilators and antihypertensive agents.

Anticoagulants and Platelet Inhibitors

  • VENTAVIS also has the potential to increase risk of bleeding, particularly in patients maintained on anticoagulants or platelet inhibitors.

SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

Lactation

  • Advise not to breastfeed during treatment with VENTAVIS.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

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