Iloprost Inhalation, oral/nebulization and PHOS-NaK

• Generic Name: iloprost
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ventavis

Iloprost inhalation is used to treat the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This is high blood pressure that occurs in the main artery that carries blood from the right side of the heart (the ventricle) to the lungs. When high blood pressure is present, the blood vessels in the lungs are tighter and have smaller openings. This means the right ventricle must work harder to pump enough blood through the lungs. Iloprost is a synthetic (man-made) type of hormone called prostacyclin. Prostacyclin is produced in the lungs and keeps the blood vessels relaxed. People with PAH do not make enough prostacyclin in the lungs. Iloprost will cause the blood vessels to relax, which increases the supply of blood to the lungs and reduces the workload of the heart.

Iloprost is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: potassium phosphate / sodium phosphate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: K-Phos MF, K-Phos Neutral, K-Phos No. 2, PHOS-NaK, Phospha 250 Neutral, Uro-KP-Neutral, Neutra-Phos, Vis-Phos N, Virt-Phos 250 Neutral, Av-Phos 250 Neutral, Phospho-Trin 250 Neutral, Phosphorous Supplement

Phosphorus is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body. The majority of phosphorus in the body is found in the bones. The potassium and sodium salt forms of phosphorus are called phosphates.

PHOS-NaK is a combination medicine used to make the urine more acid to help prevent kidney stones.

PHOS-NaK may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.