Slow-Mag and Uptravi

• Generic Name: calcium carbonate / magnesium chloride
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mag64, MagDelay, Nu-Mag, Slow-Mag, Magnesium Chloride With Calcium, Slow Magnesium Chloride with Calcium

Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals. Calcium is needed for bone formation and maintenance. Magnesium helps maintain muscle function and normal heart rhythm.

Slow-Mag is a combination medicine used as a supplement. Slow-Mag is given when your diet does not provide enough of these minerals, or when they are lost through perspiration.

Slow-Mag may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: selexipag
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Uptravi, Uptravi Titration Pack

Uptravi (selexipag) lowers blood pressure in your lungs by dilating (widening) blood vessels that supply blood to the lungs.

Uptravi is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Uptravi helps keep your condition from getting worse and helps lower your risk of needing to be hospitalized for PAH.