Ventavis TM
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Active ingredients: iloprost
Pack: Ventavis 20 microgram/2 mL inhalation solution, 30 x 2 mL ampoules
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VENTAVIS iloprost 10 microgram/mL solution for inhalation ampouleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of patients with primary pulmonary hypertension or secondary pulmonary hypertension due to connective tissue disease or drug-induced, in moderate or severe stages of the disease. In addition, treatment of moderate or severe secondary pulmonary hypertension due to chronic pulmonary thromboembolism, where surgery is not possible.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Inhalation, conventional
- Inhalation
- Clear, colourless solution (2 mL)
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 ampoules pack
- 100 ampoules pack
- 30 ampoules pack
- 300 ampoules pack
- 6 ampoules pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient iloprost
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
