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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…

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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…

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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…

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Alyq is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to improve exercise ability. People eligible for this treatment typically have New York…

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Some people with advanced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and severe right heart failure may be candidates for atrial septostomy surgery. Atrial septostomy can relieve pressure in the right side of the…

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

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Cardizem is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension, chronic stable angina, and angina due to coronary artery spasm. Cardizem is sometimes prescribed to…

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Coumadin is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat and prevent thromboembolic events. Coumadin may also be prescribed in cases of pulmonary hypertension, especially…

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Digoxin is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with mild to moderate heart failure and atrial fibrillation. It is also approved to treat children with…

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Flolan 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). Flolan may be referred to by its drug name…

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Heart-lung transplant may be an option for some people with end-stage heart and lung disease due to pulmonary hypertension (PH). However, heart-lung transplant also poses significant risk for serious…

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Lanoxin is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat mild to moderate heart failure and atrial fibrillation in adults. Lanoxin may also be prescribed in cases of…

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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…

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Liqrev is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Liqrev is prescribed to improve exercise ability and delay clinical worsening in…

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Lung transplant can prolong survival and improve lung function and quality of life in some people with pulmonary hypertension (PH). However, lung transplant also poses significant risk for serious complications…

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Metolazone is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension and edema associated with congestive heart failure. In cases of pulmonary hypertension, Metolazone…

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In some people with pulmonary hypertension (PH), the disease is caused by damage or a defect of the mitral valve of the heart. Mitral valve surgery can potentially be an effective treatment for PH in certain…

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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 name…

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Opsynvi, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is indicated for the chronic treatment of adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO group 1) at WHO functional class 2 and 3…

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Orenitram 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). Orenitram may be referred to by its drug…

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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 blood…

The Procardia brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or effectiveness. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to…

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Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) surgery is a potential cure for some people with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). CTEPH is a type of pulmonary hypertension wherein blood clots in…

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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…

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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 by…

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Tadliq is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) Group 1. It is prescribed to improve exercise ability in individuals with PAH. Tadliq…

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Tracleer is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve exercise capacity and limit disease progression in adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Tracleer…

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Tyvaso 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) and pulmonary hypertension associated with…

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Uptravi is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to delay disease progression and reduce the risk of hospitalization in cases of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)…

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Veletri 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). Veletri may be referred to by its drug name…

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Ventavis is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve symptoms and exercise capacity and to avoid deterioration in cases of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)…

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Winrevair is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), also known as World Health Organization (WHO) Group 1 pulmonary…

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Yutrepia is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease. It is prescribed to…