ventavis
Ventavis (Iloprost) is a prostacycline used to treat Pulmonary Hypertension.
Iloprost · by Actelion
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Iloprost
- Drug class
- Prostacycline
- Form
- Solution
- Strength
- Iloprost 10MCG/ML (10MCG/ML) **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Iloprost 20MCG/2ML (10MCG/ML) **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Iloprost 20MCG/ML (20MCG/ML) **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- pulmonary hypertension
- Manufacturer
- Actelion
- FDA application
- NDA021779
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Solution
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ventavis treat?
- Ventavis (Iloprost) may be used to treat pulmonary hypertension, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Ventavis?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ventavis. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Ventavis?
- Ventavis is marketed by Actelion. You can see Actelion's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Ventavis a brand-name or generic drug?
- Ventavis is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Iloprost.
- Is Ventavis available over the counter?
- No. Ventavis is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Ventavis come in?
- Ventavis is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Ventavis?
- Ventavis is classified as prostacycline, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Ventavis FDA-registered?
- Ventavis is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021779. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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