Veletri and Zytiga

• Generic Name: epoprostenol
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Flolan, Veletri

Veletri is a prostaglandin (a hormone-like substance that occurs naturally in the body). Prostaglandins help to control functions in the body such as blood pressure and muscle contractions.

Veletri is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and improve your ability to exercise.

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

• Generic Name: abiraterone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Yonsa, Zytiga

Zytiga (abiraterone) works by reducing androgen production in the body. Androgens are male hormones that can promote tumor growth in the prostate gland.

Zytiga is used together with steroid medication (prednisone or methylprednisolone) to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Zytiga is used in men whose prostate cancer cannot be treated with surgery or other medicines.