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Who Takes Ventavis?

Ventaivs Patient Stories

Ventavis has been used in over 12,000 patients worldwide, so you can be confident regarding its use for treatment of NYHA Class III & IV PAH. Your doctor may prescribe Ventavis. Appropriate patients who may receive Ventavis include:

• Stable NYHA class III patients whom physicians believe they can help improve more.
• Patients taking an oral endothelin antagonist. It's proven safe in combination.
• Patients who desire an alternative to pumps and needles required with other prostacyclin therapies.

Safe in combination^*1

View Debbie’s Story "A Second Wind" and learn about her journey with Ventavis.

Debbie C
"I’m the type of person that likes to do everything I can to help myself with this disease. I asked my doctor if it would be safe to take Ventavis together with my oral therapy and she said yes, it would be—so let’s try it."

Personal history

• Diagnosed with IPAH WHO Class III in 2000
• Started Ventavis in 2005
• PAH patient support group leader
• Highly motivated to comply with therapy
• Well informed and involved in treatment decisions
• Enjoys walking dog, and cooking

Stable NYHA Class III

See how Wayne was able to take measure of the changes with Ventavis.

Wayne T
"At first my treatment times were probably in the 10-minute range, but I’ve been able to decrease them quite significantly by concentrating on proper breathing."

Personal history

• Diagnosed with IPAH NYHA Class III in 2006
• Started Ventavis in 2007
• Retired delivery person
• Sings in the church choir
• Likes working in the yard and spending time with family

PAH–SSc NYHA Class III

See how Billie goes "On the Road with Ventavis."

Billie O
"I’ve been on Ventavis for about a year and I’m feeling better. I’m feeling pretty positive about how life is going for me. Ventavis is definitely manageable, as long as you have an attitude that says, ‘I can do this.’’

Personal history

• Diagnosed with PAH associated with scleroderma
• Started Ventavis in 2007
• Partner plays active role as caregiver, helping with once-a-day cleaning and maintenance
• Heavily involved with online support groups
• Likes to take road trips

Can’t tolerate IV therapy

See how Tricia found the freedom to help others

Tricia T
"Now that I’m on Ventavis, my life is less complicated. I feel like I have a lot more freedom. I’m very comfortable doing the breathing treatments."

Personal history

• Took IV prostacyclin for 3 years but experienced catheter-related infections
• Previously hospitalized for sepsis
• Started Ventavis in 2006
• Volunteers with local organization that brings meals to the elderly

These are real patients, not actors. Individual results may vary.

* In a small, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (the STEP trial), 34 patients treated with an endothelin receptor antagonist (125 mg BID for at least 16 weeks) tolerated the addition of inhaled iloprost (up to 5 mcg 6 to 9 times per day during waking hours).¹

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