Metreleptin Subcutaneous and Treprostinil

• Generic Name: metreleptin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Myalept

Metreleptin injection is used together with a proper diet as replacement therapy to treat problems caused by leptin deficiency in patients with congenital or acquired generalized lipodystrophy.

Metreleptin is only available under a restricted distribution program called Myalept™ REMS program.

• Generic Name: treprostinil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Orenitram, Remodulin, Tyvaso, Tyvaso Refill Kit, Tyvaso Starter Kit

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.

Treprostinil is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). treprostinil improves your ability to exercise.

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