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Generic name: Deferiprone Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Deferiprone Three-Times-A-Day? Deferiprone binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream. Deferiprone is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in people with certain hereditary red blood cell disorders (thalassemia syndrome). Deferiprone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use deferiprone if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver disease; or a weak immune system. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Both men and women using this medicine should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. If y...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Aprocitentan? Aprocitentan is used in adults to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in combination with other high blood pressure (antihypertensive) medicines. Aprocitentan is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of this medicine. Aprocitentan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not take aprocitentan if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: low red blood cells (anemia); heart failure; liver disease; or kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis). May cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Yo...

Generic name: Treprostinil (inhalation) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Tyvaso Dpi Institutional Kit? Treprostinil is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) in adults. This medicine improves your ability to exercise and can help prevent your condition from getting worse. Treprostinil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use treprostinil if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had: bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing); low blood pressure; asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorder; b...