Veletri and Pulmonary embolism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pulmonary embolism is reported as a side effect among people who take Veletri (epoprostenol sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Coumadin, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pulmonary embolism when taking Veletri. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,192 people who have side effects when taking Veletri from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Veletri?

Veletri has active ingredients of epoprostenol sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 14,196 Veletri users. Check the latest studies of Veletri.

What is Pulmonary embolism?

Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) is found to be associated with 2,334 drugs and 2,959 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pulmonary embolism.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

14,192 people reported to have side effects when taking Veletri.
Among them, 74 people (0.52%) have Pulmonary embolism.

Among these 74 people:

How long have people been on Veletri when they have Pulmonary embolism? *

What is the gender of people who have Pulmonary embolism when taking Veletri? *

female: 76.71 %
male: 23.29 %

What is the age of people who have Pulmonary embolism when taking Veletri? *

What are other drugs people take besides Veletri? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pulmonary embolism? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 40 people, 54.05%
Diarrhea: 25 people, 33.78%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 24 people, 32.43%
Headache (pain in head): 24 people, 32.43%
Pain In Jaw: 22 people, 29.73%
Chest Pain: 22 people, 29.73%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 21 people, 28.38%
Pain In Extremity: 17 people, 22.97%
Pneumonia: 17 people, 22.97%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 16 people, 21.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 49 people, 66.22%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 29 people, 39.19%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 5 people, 6.76%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 5.41%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 5.41%
Constipation: 4 people, 5.41%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 5.41%
Migraine (headache): 4 people, 5.41%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 5.41%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 5.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on epoprostenol sodium (the active ingredients of Veletri) and Veletri (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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