Flolan Patient, Information, Instructions - Epoprostenol sodium

Flolan Patient, Information, Instructions - Epoprostenol sodium

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients receiving FLOLAN should receive the following information: FLOLAN must be reconstituted only with STERILE DILUENT for FLOLAN. FLOLAN is infused continuously through a permanent indwelling central venous catheter via a small, portable infusion pump. Thus, therapy with FLOLAN requires commitment by the patient to drug reconstitution, drug administration, and care of the permanent central venous catheter. Sterile technique must be adhered to in preparing the drug and in the care of the catheter, and even brief interruptions in the delivery of FLOLAN may result in rapid symptomatic deterioration. A patient’s decision to receive FLOLAN should be based upon the understanding that there is a high likelihood that therapy with FLOLAN will be needed for prolonged periods, possibly years. The patient’s ability to accept and care for a permanent intravenous catheter and infusion pump should also be carefully considered.

Please also see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS.