Active Ingredient Epoprostenol Sodium
Active Ingredient Details
What is Epoprostenol Sodium?
A prostaglandin that is a powerful vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation. It is biosynthesized enzymatically from PROSTAGLANDIN ENDOPEROXIDES in human vascular tissue. The sodium salt has been also used to treat primary pulmonary hypertension (HYPERTENSION, PULMONARY).
What is the usage for Epoprostenol Sodium?
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). It helps to increase your ability to exercise and improve symptoms such as shortness of breath and tiredness. It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels (arteries) in the lungs and other parts of the body so that blood can flow more easily. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators.
How many products in the NDC database contain Epoprostenol Sodium?
The NDC database has 11 products with the active ingredient Epoprostenol Sodium. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Epoprostenol Sodium
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0009-5164 | Proprietary Name: | Epoprostenol Sodium | Powder | Pharmacia And Upjohn Company Llc | ACTIVE | ||
| 0173-0517 | Proprietary Name: Flolan | Epoprostenol Sodium | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intravenous | Glaxosmithkline Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 0173-0519 | Proprietary Name: Flolan | Epoprostenol Sodium | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intravenous | Glaxosmithkline Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 14474-025 | Proprietary Name: | Epoprostenol Sodium | Powder | Sai Life Sciences Limited | ACTIVE | ||
| 54893-0004 | Proprietary Name: | Epoprostenol Sodium | Powder | Msn Laboratories Private Limited | ACTIVE | ||
| 61556-030 | Proprietary Name: | Epoprostenol Sodium | Powder | Cayman Pharma S R.o. | ACTIVE | ||
| 62756-033 | Proprietary Name: | Epoprostenol Sodium | Powder | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | ACTIVE | ||
| 62756-059 | Proprietary Name: Epoprostenol | Epoprostenol | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intravenous | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | ACTIVE | |
| 62756-060 | Proprietary Name: Epoprostenol | Epoprostenol | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution | Intravenous | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | ACTIVE | |
| 68245-0005 | Proprietary Name: | Epoprostenol Sodium | Powder | Chirogate International Inc | ACTIVE | ||
| 82231-106 | Proprietary Name: | Epoprostenol Sodium | Powder | Euroapi Hungary Ltd. | ACTIVE |
