Iressa Oral and Orenitram

• Generic Name: gefitinib
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Iressa

Gefitinib is used to treat metastatic (cancer that has already spread) non-small cell lung cancer in patients who have certain types of abnormal epidermal growth factor (EGFR) genes, and did not receive cancer medicines in the past. Your doctor will perform a test before you take this medicine.

Gefitinib belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics (cancer medicines). It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: treprostinil
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Orenitram, Remodulin, Tyvaso, Tyvaso Refill Kit, Tyvaso Starter Kit

Orenitram (treprostinil) dilates (widens) the arteries and decreases the amount of blood clotting platelets in your body. These effects lower blood pressure in the pulmonary artery that leads from the heart to the lungs.

Orenitram is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This medicine improves your ability to exercise.

Orenitram may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.