Why Working With Your Doctor Is Key To Managing Rare Diseases Like PAH

When living with PAH, building a strong relationship with your physician is so important. Watch the featured video above to see how Jennifer works with her healthcare team to manage her PAH and find treatment options that are right for her.

You can view the transcript for Jennifer’s video here.

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Please see Important Safety Information below. 

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Jennifer is partnering with Janssen to share her story. She has been paid for her time. Individual results may vary. Please consult with your healthcare team for treatment and medical advice.

Managing a pulmonary arterial hypertension diagnosis can be challenging while raising a family. Watch the video below to hear how Emily works with her family and her healthcare team to support her goals and find treatment options to manage her PAH.

 

You can view the transcript for Emily’s video here.

Please see full Prescribing Information and Patient Product Information.

Please see Important Safety Information below. 

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Emily is partnering with Janssen to share her story. She has been paid for her time. Individual results may vary. Please consult with your healthcare team for treatment and medical advice.

As a cardiologist with over 20 years of experience treating patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, Dr. Oudiz knows how important it is to have a trusting partnership with each individual person. Watch this video to hear how he communicates openly with his patients to help identify treatment options that are right for each person.

 

You can view the transcript for Dr. Oudiz’s video here.

Please see full Prescribing Information and Patient Product Information.

Please see Important Safety Information below. 

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Dr. Oudiz is a paid speaker for Janssen. The information does not replace or substitute medical advice from your healthcare providers. Please consult with your healthcare team for treatment and medical advice.

This information is intended for the use of patients and caregivers in the United States and Puerto Rico only. Laws, regulatory requirements and medical practices for pharmaceutical products vary from country to country. The Prescribing Information included here may not be appropriate for use outside the United States and Puerto Rico.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information about UPTRAVI?

Who should not take UPTRAVI?

• Do not take UPTRAVI if you take gemfibrozil because this medicine may affect how UPTRAVI works and cause side effects

What should I tell my doctor before taking UPTRAVI?

Tell your doctor if you:

• Have liver problems

• Have narrowing of the pulmonary veins (veins in your lungs). This is called pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD)

• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if UPTRAVI will harm your unborn baby

• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if UPTRAVI passes into your breast milk. You and your doctor should decide if you will take UPTRAVI or breastfeed. You should not do both

• Have any other medical conditions

• Are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements

What are the possible side effects of UPTRAVI?

The most common side effects are:

• Headache

• Diarrhea

• Jaw pain

• Nausea

• Muscle pain

• Vomiting

• Pain in arms or legs

• Temporary reddening of the skin (flushing)

• Joint pain

• Low red blood cell count

• Less appetite than usual

• Rash

Talk to your doctor if you have a side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of UPTRAVI. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Keep UPTRAVI and all other medicines away from children.

What other medicines might interact with UPTRAVI?

• UPTRAVI and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Do not start any new medicine until you check with your doctor

How should I take UPTRAVI?

• Take UPTRAVI exactly as your doctor tells you to take it. Usually, your doctor will have you take UPTRAVI twice a day. Taking UPTRAVI with food may help you tolerate UPTRAVI better

• Swallow UPTRAVI tablets whole. Do not split, crush, or chew tablets

• Tell your doctor if you have any form of liver disease. Your doctor may need to change your dose of UPTRAVI

• UPTRAVI is measured in micrograms (mcg). Tablets come in the following strengths: 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, and 1600 mcg

What is UPTRAVI?

UPTRAVI^® (selexipag) is a prescription medicine used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group 1), which is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs.

UPTRAVI can help delay (slow down) the progression of your disease and lower your risk of being hospitalized for PAH.

It is not known if UPTRAVI is safe and effective in children.

Please see full Prescribing Information and Patient Product Information.

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