Ventavis Side Effects

Generic Name: iloprost

Please note - some side effects for Ventavis may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Ventavis - for the Consumer

Ventavis

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ventavis:

Back pain; dizziness; flushing; headache; increased cough; jaw tightness; lightheadedness; muscle cramps; nausea; tongue pain; trouble sleeping; vomiting; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bleeding gums; chest pain; coughing up blood; decreased urination; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; flu-like symptoms (eg, fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness); jaw spasms or pain; nosebleed; pounding in the chest; shortness of breath; swelling of the arms or legs; trouble opening your mouth; unusual sweating; wheezing.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included congestive heart failure, chest pain, supraventricular tachycardia, peripheral edema, vasodilation (flushing), hypotension, palpitations and syncope.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and vomiting. Postmarketing experience has included diarrhea.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects have included increased GGT (gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase) and alkaline phosphatase levels.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included muscle cramps, back pain, tongue pain and trismus.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness and insomnia.

Renal

Renal side effects have included kidney failure.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included hemoptysis, pneumonia, dyspnea and increased cough. Postmarketing experience has included cases of bronchospasm and wheezing, particularly in susceptible patients with hyperreactive airways.

General

General side effects have included flu syndrome. Postmarketing reports have included mouth and tongue irritation and dysgeusia.

Other

Other side effects have included cases of epistaxis and gingival bleeding which have been reported within one month of starting iloprost treatment.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included postmarketing reports of hypersensitivity and rash.

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