What is Hypertension?

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, better known as PPH, is considered to be a very rare kind of disease that is diagnosed only to patients who are suffering from hypertension with no obvious cause. PPH isn't a very common medical condition, and there are approximately less than 500 new patients that are diagnosed every year. Thus, it's hard to study PPH to see how it develops in peoples' lives.

Despite relatively low figures regarding amount of people who are suffering from PPH, it actually causes of death for more than 2, 500 people each year. About 1 out of 80 patients that are admitted into hospitals suffer from symptoms related to PPH. This tells us that there are a lot of people who are yet to be diagnosed with PPH, and while its occurrence is approximately equal across all age groups and genders, there's a significantly larger incidence of this disease in women aged between 20 and 40. However, this is just a rough approximation since there's so little information available about the disease.

Symptoms of PPH include breathlessness ( especially after an exercise ) , fatigue, dizziness and fainting. There are even cases whereby sufferers of PPH have their lips and skin turn blue. When these symptoms develop, it indicates that sufferer is no longer in early stages of PPH. Being a progressive disease, PPH will gradually become worse if you leave it untreated. It's highly advisable that we consult a physician if we suffer from any of these symptoms. It the disease is left untreated for some time, it would become more and more difficult to treat.

With this said, it's important for us to be aware of our own health since the symptoms of PPH are common ailments that don't necessarily indicate a deadly disease. Headaches and dizziness can occur simply when a person is stressed out; this is the reason why so many people leave their PPH disease alone - they have no idea they're suffering from PPH until their skin turns blue. Doctors who are negligent can also allow for worsening of PPH as they often pass off patients' worries over symptoms like breathlessness, dizziness and fatigue as something minor which doesn't warrant a full body check up.

In general, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension slows down and restricts blood flow from heart to your lungs as it causes your pulmonary artery to grow narrower. This makes pumping of blood to lungs very difficult. As a result, your heart works much harder to pump the same amount of blood to your lungs as before, and if it can't take the extra stress, you may actually suffer from heart failure ( touch wood! ) .

Although PPH is such a devastating disease, its actual cause still remains unsolved. Unfortunately, researchers are still trying to unable to find root cause of it. Many have thought that drugs like Avandia and Fen-Phen are what that causes PPH, even though this hasn't been scientifically proven.

Medical advises for your health improvement

What you have to know buying Tofranil.

uses of Tofranil

Tofranil is used to treat depression. Using this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily life. Tofranil pamoate belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring balance of certain natural substances ( neurotransmitters ) in brain.

how to use of Tofranil

Read Medication Guide available from your pharmacist. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if we have any questions.

Take Tofranil by mouth with or without food, usually once daily at bedtime or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your age, medical condition and response to therapy. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may start you at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Teenagers and elderly patients may need to start with other forms of Tofranil ( e. g. , Tofranil hydrochloride ) to start at a dose that is low enough.

Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Don't take more or less medication or take it more frequently than prescribed. Your condition won't improve any faster and your risk of side effects will increase. Use Tofranil regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help we remember, use it at same time ( s ) each day.

It's important to continue taking Tofranil even if you feel well. Don't suddenly stop taking Tofranil without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

When Tofranil is used for depression, it may take up to 3 weeks before we experience the full benefits.

Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

other used of Tofranil

This section contains uses of Tofranil that aren't listed in approved professional labeling for drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use Tofranil for a condition that's listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

Tofranil may also be used for the treatment of anxiety, panic disorders, and certain types of ongoing pain.

side effects of Tofranil

See also Warning section. Dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, stomach cramps, weight gain/loss, and increased sweating may occur while use Tofranil. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Tofranil because he or she has judged that benefit to we is greater than risk of side effects. Many people using Tofranil do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

A very serious allergic reaction to Tofranil is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

precautions of Tofranil

Before taking Tofranil, tell your doctor or pharmacist if we are allergic to it; or to other tricyclic antidepressants ( e. g. , amitriptyline ) ; or if we have any other allergies.

Tofranil should not be used if we have a certain medical condition. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if we have had:

Before using Tofranil, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that we are taking Tofranil.

Tofranil may make we dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision; use caution while engaging in activities requiring alertness or clear vision such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.

To decrease dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.

Tofranil may make we more sensitive to sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.

If we have diabetes, Tofranil may make it harder to control your blood sugar levels. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you have symptoms such as increased thirst/urination, shakiness, unusual sweating, or hunger. Your anti-diabetic medication or diet may need to be adjusted.

Caution is advised when using Tofranil in elderly because they may be more sensitive to side effects of the drug, especially effects on heart and mental/mood changes ( e. g. , confusion, agitation ) .

Caution is advised when using Tofranil in children. ( See also the Warning section. )

Tofranil should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Infants born to mothers who have taken similar medications during pregnancy may have symptoms such as trouble urinating, prolonged sleepiness, shaking, and seizures. Discuss risks and benefits with your doctor.

Tofranil passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using Tofranil is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

interactions of Tofranil

Your healthcare professionals ( e. g. , doctor or pharmacist ) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Don't start, stop or change dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

Tofranil shouldn't be used with following medications because very serious, possibly fatal interactions may occur:

Avoid taking MAO inhibitors within 2 weeks before, during and after treatment with Tofranil. In some cases a serious, possibly fatal drug interaction may occur while use Tofranil.

If you're currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting Tofranil pamoate.

Before using Tofranil, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of:

If we have been taking fluoxetine, wait at least 5 weeks after your last dose before starting Tofranil.

Cigarette smoking decreases blood levels of this medication. Tell your doctor if we smoke or if you have recently stopped smoking.

Other drugs besides Tofranil pamoate that may affect heart rhythm ( QTc prolongation in EKG ) include amiodarone, dofetilide, erythromycin, procainamide, sotalol, and sparfloxacin, among others. QTc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, rarely fatal irregular heartbeat. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details and for instructions on how we may decrease your risk of this effect.

Also report use of drugs which might increase seizure risk ( decrease seizure threshold ) when combined with Tofranil such as bupropion, isoniazid ( INH ) , theophylline, and tramadol, among others. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if we also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as certain antihistamines ( e. g. , diphenhydramine ) , anti-anxiety drugs ( e. g. , diazepam ) , anti-seizure drugs ( e. g. , levetiracetam ) , drugs for motion sickness ( e. g. , meclizine ) .

Check the labels on all your medicines ( e. g. , cough-and-cold products ) because they may contain drowsiness-containing ingredients or decongestants that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about safe use of those products.

This document doesn't contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using Tofranil, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share list with your doctor and pharmacist.

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