Beraprost is a drug used to treat peripheral artery disease, Buerger’s disease, arteriosclerosis obliterans, and other conditions.
- Drug Class: Peripheral Vasodilators & Cerebral Activators/Anticoagulants, and Antiplatelets & Fibrinolytics (Thrombolytics)
- Category: Prescription drugs.
- Indications: For the treatment of peripheral arterial disease, Buerger’s disease, arteriosclerosis obliterans, and other conditions.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding categories:
Category X
There are research results on test animals and humans that show abnormalities in the fetus. This drug is contraindicated for pregnant women and those who may become pregnant.
- Drug form: Tablets.
Benefits of Beraprost
Beraprost is commonly used for its benefits in treating primary pulmonary hypertension or pulmonary hypertension. However, in addition to these benefits, this drug can also be used for:
- Prevent reperfusion injury due to low oxygen levels in the blood.
- As a vasodilator to widen blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
- Reduces pain and cold due to disorders of the peripheral blood vessels.
Beraprost Dosage
The dosage of beraprost for each individual can be different. So, always discuss it with your doctor before using this medicine, to get the right dosage. However, generally the following is the dosage of beraprost for adults:
- For the treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension: The initial dose is 60 mcg daily in divided doses. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 180 mcg daily, in 3-4 divided doses.
- For the treatment of ulcers, pain, and coldness due to chronic arterial occlusion: The dose is 120 mcg per day, in 3 divided doses.
- For the treatment of peripheral arterial disease: The dose is 120 mcg per day, divided into 3 doses.
How to Use Beraprost
Follow the instructions given by your doctor and read the information on the packaging, before using beraprost. This medicine should be taken after meals, with the help of water. Take the medicine regularly at the same time every day, to get maximum effectiveness. Do not increase, decrease, or stop the dosage without a doctor’s instructions.
Beraprost Usage Precautions
- Beraprost may increase the risk of bleeding if taken during menstruation. Discuss this with your doctor.
- Stop treatment if serious or prolonged side effects occur.
- Consult your doctor first before using beraprost, if you are breastfeeding, elderly, or in children.
Beraprost Side Effects
Various side effects that can arise after using beraprost are:
- Bleeding.
- Shock.
- Interstitial pneumonia.
- Liver dysfunction.
- Angina pectoris.
- Myocardial infarction.
- Hypersensitivity reactions.
- Headache.
- Dizzy.
- Hot flashes.
- Diarrhea.
- Nauseous.
- Abdominal pain.
- Anorexia.
- Increased bilirubin.
Beraprost Interactions
Using beraprost together with anticoagulant drugs (such as warfarin), antiplatelet drugs (such as acetosal and ticlopidine), and fibrinolytic drugs (such as urokinase), can increase the risk of bleeding. In addition, using this drug together with drugs of the prostaglandin l2 class, can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect.
Contraindications of Beraprost
Beraprost is not recommended for consumption by pregnant women or people who are experiencing bleeding conditions.