yutrepia
Yutrepia (Treprostinil Sodium) is a prostacycline vasodilator used to treat Pulmonary Hypertension.
Treprostinil Sodium · by Liquidia Tech
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Treprostinil Sodium
- Drug class
- Prostacycline Vasodilator
- Form
- Capsule
- Strength
- Treprostinil Sodium EQ 0.0265MG BASE/INH · Treprostinil Sodium EQ 0.053MG BASE/INH · Treprostinil Sodium EQ 0.0795MG BASE/INH · Treprostinil Sodium EQ 0.106MG BASE/INH
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- pulmonary hypertension
- Manufacturer
- Liquidia Tech
- FDA application
- NDA213005
What is Yutrepia?
From the FDA label:YUTREPIA contains treprostinil sodium, a prostacyclin mimetic. The chemical name for tresprostinil sodium is 2-{[(1R,2R,3aS,9aS)-2-hydroxy-1-[(3S)-3-hydroxyoctyl]-1H,2H,3H,3aH,4H,9H,9aH-cyclopenta[b]naphthalen-5-yl]oxy}acetic acid, sodium salt with the structural formula: Treprostinil sodium has a molecular formula of C 23 H 33 O 5 Na and a molecular weight of 412.49 daltons equivalent to 390.5 daltons of Treprostinil. YUTREPIA inhalation powder contained in a capsule is intended for oral inhalation. The capsule contains white to off-white powder of treprostinil sodium and the inactive ingredients L-leucine, polysorbate 80, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, and trehalose. Each 5 mg of YUTREPIA inhalation powder contains 26.5 mcg of treprostinil, where 26.5 mcg of treprostinil is equivalent to 28 mcg of treprostinil sodium. The accompanying inhalation device for delivery of YUTREPIA inhalation powder is a disposable plastic device used to inhale the dry powder contained in the HPMC capsule. The amount of drug delivered to the lungs will vary depending on patient factors such as inspiratory flow and peak inspiratory flow through the inhalation device, which may vary from patient to patient. Under standardized in vitro testing, the inhalation device delivers the following amounts of treprostinil for each of the YUTREPIA inhalation powder capsule strengths: YUTREPIA Inhalation…
How to use
For oral inhalation only. Do not swallow YUTREPIA capsules. Use only with the provided inhaler ( 2 ) • YUTREPIA should be administered 3 to 5 times per day. The contents of each capsule can be inhaled in 2 breaths. ( 2.1 ) • See Dosage and Administration for full instructions on dosing of patients who are treprostinil-naïve or transitioning from treprostinil inhalation solution to YUTREPIA ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Usual Dosage In Adults YUTREPIA capsules are for oral inhalation only and should be used only with the supplied inhaler. Do not swallow YUTREPIA capsules. YUTREPIA Dosing in treprostinil-naïve patients : In patients naïve to treprostinil, therapy should begin with 26.5 mcg 3 to 5 times per day, in 2 breaths based on patient response. Dosing in patients transitioning from treprostinil inhalation solution (Tyvaso) : Patients transitioning from treprostinil inhalation solution (Tyvaso), can begin YUTREPIA therapy 3 to 5 times per day, in 2 breaths, using the doses specified below ( Table 1 ): Table 1: YUTREPIA Dosing in Patients Transitioning from Treprostinil Inhalation Solution *Each breath of Tyvaso delivers approximately 6 mcg of treprostinil. Current Tyvaso Dose* YUTREPIA Dose (Number of Breaths) mcg 5 or less breaths 26.5 mcg 6 to 8 breaths 53 mcg 9 to 11 breaths 79.5 mcg 12 to 14 breaths 106 mcg 15 to 17 breaths 132.5 mcg 18 or more breaths 159 mcg In treprostinil-naïve…
Side effects
The following potential adverse reactions are described in Warnings and Precautions ( 5 ): - Decrease in systemic blood pressure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . - Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Most common adverse reactions with YUTREPIA (³10%) are cough, headache, throat irritation, and dizziness. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Liquidia Technologies, Inc. at 1-888-393-LQDA (5732) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety and tolerability of YUTREPIA was evaluated in an open label study (INSPIRE) of 121 patients with PAH (WHO Group 1 and NYHA Functional Class II [80 patients] and Class III [41 patients]) followed for up to 2 months. The most commonly reported adverse reactions included cough, headache, throat irritation, dizziness, which are known side effects of treprostinil inhalation solution. Table 2 lists the adverse reactions that occurred at a rate of at least 4% of the overall INSPIRE safety population. The adverse reactions in the INSPIRE study were consistent with those observed in previous studies of inhaled…
Warnings
Important safety information
Treprostinil may cause symptomatic hypotension. ( 5.1 ) • Treprostinil inhibits platelet aggregation and increases the risk of bleeding. ( 5.2 ) • Dosage adjustments may be necessary if inhibitors or inducers of CYP2C8 are added or withdrawn. ( 5.3 , 7.1 ) • May cause bronchospasm: Patients with a history of hyperreactive airway disease may be more sensitive. ( 5.4 ) 5.1 Risk of Symptomatic Hypotension Treprostinil is a pulmonary and systemic vasodilator. In patients with low systemic arterial pressure, treatment with treprostinil may produce symptomatic hypotension. 5.2 Risk of Bleeding Treprostinil inhibits platelet aggregation and increases the risk of bleeding. 5.3 Effect of Other Drugs on Treprostinil Co-administration of a cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C8 enzyme inhibitor (e.g., gemfibrozil) may increase exposure (both C max and AUC) to treprostinil. Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g., rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. Increased exposure is likely to increase adverse events associated with treprostinil administration, whereas decreased exposure is likely to reduce clinical effectiveness [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 5.4 Bronchospasm Like other inhaled prostaglandins, YUTREPIA may cause acute bronchospasm. Patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other bronchial hyperreactivity, are at increased risk for bronchospasm. Ensure that such patients are treated optimally for reactive airway disease prior to and during treatment with YUTREPIA.
Who should not take Yutrepia
None None ( 4 )
Overdose — what happens if you take too much
In general, symptoms of overdose with treprostinil include flushing, headache, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Provide general supportive care until the symptoms of overdose have resolved.
U.S. Poison Control: call or text 1-800-222-1222 (free, 24/7). In an emergency call 911. From the FDA label; not medical advice.
Interactions
7.1 Effect of Cytochrome P450 Inhibitors and Inducers In vitro studies of human hepatic microsomes showed that treprostinil does not inhibit cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoenzymes CYP1A2, CYP2A6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP2E1 and CYP3A. Additionally, treprostinil does not induce cytochrome P450 isoenzymes CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A. Human pharmacokinetic studies with an oral formulation of treprostinil (treprostinil diolamine) indicated that co-administration of the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C8 enzyme inhibitor gemfibrozil increases exposure (both C max and AUC) to treprostinil. Co-administration of the CYP2C8 enzyme inducer rifampin decreases exposure to treprostinil. It is unclear if the safety and efficacy of treprostinil by the inhalation route are altered by inhibitors or inducers of CYP2C8 [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . 7.2 Effect of Other Drugs on Treprostinil Drug interaction studies have been carried out with treprostinil (oral or subcutaneous) co-administered with acetaminophen (4 g/day), warfarin (25 mg/day), and fluconazole (200 mg/day), respectively, in healthy volunteers. These studies did not show a clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of treprostinil. Treprostinil does not affect the pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics of warfarin. The pharmacokinetics of R- and S- warfarin and the INR in healthy subjects given a single 25 mg dose of warfarin were unaffected by continuous subcutaneous infusion of treprostinil at an infusion rate of 10 ng/kg/min.
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Yutrepia treat?
- Yutrepia (Treprostinil Sodium) 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 Yutrepia?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Yutrepia. 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 Yutrepia?
- Yutrepia is marketed by Liquidia Tech. You can see Liquidia Tech's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Yutrepia a brand-name or generic drug?
- Yutrepia is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Treprostinil Sodium.
- Is Yutrepia available over the counter?
- No. Yutrepia 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 Yutrepia come in?
- Yutrepia is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Yutrepia?
- Yutrepia is classified as prostacycline vasodilator, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Yutrepia FDA-registered?
- Yutrepia is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA213005. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Yutrepia safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Yutrepia. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Yutrepia?
- Yutrepia's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: The following potential adverse reactions are described in Warnings and Precautions ( 5 ): - Decrease in systemic blood pressure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . - Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Most common adverse reactions with YUTREPIA (³10%) are cough, headache,… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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