Episode 523 - Rodolfo Estrada, MD

Dr. Rodolfo Estrada, is a seasoned pulmonologists currently at UT Health San Antonio with significant experience in the management of patients with different forms of pulmonary hypertension. In this episode, Dr. Estrada will discuss the technology and clinical development behind YUTREPIA™ (treprostinil) inhalation powder and why it might be a good option for some PAH and PH-ILD patients. This Special Edition episode is sponsored by Liquidia. Please see the Important Safety Information following this podcast. The Prescribing Information and Instructions for Use for YUTREPIA (treprostinil) inhalation powder are available at YUTREPIA.com. 

YUTREPIA is approved for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; WHO Group 1) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD; WHO Group 3) to improve the ability to exercise. Please see the Important Safety Information in the show notes. The Prescribing Information and Instructions for Use for YUTREPIA are available at YUTREPIA.com. Learn more about the INSPIRE study.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Before you take YUTREPIA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• Have low blood pressure
• Have or have had bleeding problems
• Have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if this product will harm your unborn baby
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if this product passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment

Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. YUTREPIA and other medicines may affect each other.

Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:

• Medicines used to treat high blood pressure or heart disease
• Medicines that decrease blood clotting (anticoagulants)
• Water pills (diuretics)
• Gemfibrozil (Lopid®) or rifampin (Rimactane®, Rifadin®, Rifamate®, Rifater®)

What are the possible side effects of YUTREPIA?

This product can cause serious side effects,