Nitric oxide Inhalation and Tyvaso

• Generic Name: nitric oxide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Inomax

Nitric oxide is used together with a breathing machine (ventilator) and other agents to treat newborn (term and near-term) babies with respiratory failure that is caused by pulmonary hypertension.

Nitric oxide is a gas that is inhaled through the nose or mouth. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles to widen the blood vessels in the lungs.

Nitric oxide is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: treprostinil
• Dosage Forms: inhalation solution
• Other Brand Names: Tyvaso, Tyvaso Refill Kit, Tyvaso Starter Kit, Orenitram, Remodulin

Tyvaso (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.

Tyvaso is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This medicine improves your ability to exercise and can help prevent your condition from getting worse.

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