List of Treatments for Pulmonary Hypertension

Adcirca (Tadalafil)

Overview
Adcirca is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve exercise in cases of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Adcirca may be referred to by its drug name, tadalafil.… read more

Adempas (Riociguat)

Overview
Adempas is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve exercise and function in adult cases of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and pulmonary… read more

Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Overview
Aldactone is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension, heart failure, edema, and other conditions. In cases of pulmonary hypertension, Aldactone may be… read more

Lasix (Furosemide)

The Lasix brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.

Overview

Lasix is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension and edema…

Letairis (Ambrisentan)

Overview
Letairis is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve exercise capacity and limit disease progression in cases of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Letairis is… read more

Opsumit (Macitentan)

Overview
Opsumit is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to delay disease progression in cases of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Opsumit may be referred to by its drug… read more

Oxygen therapy

Overview
People with pulmonary hypertension caused by conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, and sleep apnea may develop hypoxia, or low levels of oxygen in the… read more

Remodulin (Treprostinil)

Overview
Remodulin is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve exercise capacity in cases of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Remodulin is sometimes prescribed when… read more

Revatio (Sildenafil)

Overview
Revatio is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve exercise and delay disease progression in cases of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Revatio may be referred to… read more