TYVASO DPI IS NOW APPROVED

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TYVASO and TYVASO DPI are approved for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD; WHO Group 3) to improve the ability to exercise.

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How to Take TYVASO

If your doctor has prescribed or has talked to you about TYVASO, take a moment to learn how it can fit into your daily routine. The more you know about the device and dosing, the more confident you will feel getting started.

Your TYVASO device options

The first step to feeling comfortable with TYVASO is getting familiar with your device. Talk with your healthcare provider to find out which option is best for you.

TYVASO DPI

TYVASO DPI (treprostinil) Inhalation Powder

TYVASO Nebulizer

TYVASO (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution

Portability

Small, portable dry powder inhaler that fits in the palm of your hand

Handheld nebulizer that can be charged overnight for cordless flexibility

Setup

Insert single-dose cartridge and take a breath. Replace inhaler every 7 days

Set up device 1x each morning, clean device 1x each night

Dosing

4x daily
Each dose is inhaled in less than 2 seconds

4x daily
Each session takes about 2-3 minutes

Titration

Most people start with a 16 mcg cartridge and take 1 breath per cartridge, 4x daily. The dose is then typically increased to the next cartridge strength every 1-2 weeks* until they reach a target maintenance dose of 48 to 64 mcg, taken with 1 breath per cartridge, 4x daily

Learn about reaching target maintenance dose

Most people start with 3 breaths, 4x daily, and increase by 1 breath each week to a target maintenance dose of 9-12 breaths, 4x daily

Learn about reaching target maintenance dose
TYVASO DPI

TYVASO DPI (treprostinil) Inhalation Powder

Portability

Small, portable dry powder inhaler that fits in the palm of your hand

Setup

Insert single-dose cartridge and take a breath. Replace inhaler every 7 days

Dosing

4x daily
Each dose is inhaled in less than 2 seconds

Titration

Most people start with a 16 mcg cartridge and take 1 breath per cartridge, 4x daily. The dose is then typically increased to the next cartridge strength every 1-2 weeks* until they reach a target maintenance dose of 48 to 64 mcg, taken with 1 breath per cartridge, 4x daily

Learn about reaching target maintenance dose
TYVASO Nebulizer

TYVASO (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution

Portability

Handheld nebulizer that can be charged overnight for cordless flexibility

Setup

Set up device 1x each morning, clean device 1x each night

Dosing

4x daily
Each session takes about 2-3 minutes

Titration

Most people start with 3 breaths, 4x daily, and increase by 1 breath each week to a target maintenance dose of 9-12 breaths, 4x daily

Learn about reaching target maintenance dose

Your doctor will work with you to reach your target maintenance dose, which is important so that you’ll get the full benefit of the medicine. Titration schedules may vary based on how you tolerate the medicine.

*If the prescribed dose is higher than 64 mcg per treatment session, more than 1 cartridge will be needed per session.

Learn more about managing your side effects.

DPI=dry powder inhaler.