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Food & Orenitram Taking Orenitram 
with food

Helpful habits

Orenitram should be taken with food (a snack or meal) because it helps your body absorb the medicine. Work with your doctor to determine what foods and eating habits work best for you. Here are some additional tips that have been shown to work for some patients:

Decrease overall fat intake

Decrease overall 
fat intake

Switch to a gluten-free diet

Switch to a 
gluten-free diet

Reduce caffeine intake

Reduce 
caffeine intake

Eat frequent small meals

Eat frequent 
small meals

Add foods and drinks with ginger to your diet

Add foods and drinks 
with ginger to your diet

Add probiotics like yogurt or cheeses to your diet

Add probiotics like yogurt 
or cheeses to your diet

Stay away from high-calorie foods and increase protein

Stay away from high-calorie 
foods and increase protein

Recipes for Success

Food is personal. Select the options below to dial in recipe and snack ideas that fit your taste and lifestyle.

Write down what works for you and what doesn't. Keep track of when you eat, what you eat, and when you took your dose of Orenitram. Work with your healthcare team if you are looking for more meal planning options.

Recipes for Success

Meal Type

Ingredients

Flavor

Oatmeal with Walnuts

Ingredients

1 cup cooked oatmeal, 1/4 cup walnuts, sliced banana

Cereal with Banana

Ingredients

1 cup cooked oatmeal or cream of wheat made with water or almond milk, banana

Salmon Bagel

Ingredients

2 oz cooked salmon, 1 bagel thin, 2 tbsp cream cheese

Fruit Parfait

Ingredients

1 cup strawberries, 10 almonds, 6 oz Greek yogurt

Yogurt and Granola

Ingredients

6 oz Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup granola

Scrambled Egg with Cheese and Toast

Ingredients

1 slice cheese, 1 egg, 2 slices toast

Scrambled Egg Sandwich

Ingredients

1 egg, 2 egg whites, English muffin or 1/2 plain bagel

Southwestern Wrap

Ingredients

2 eggs, sautéed vegetables, 1 small tortilla, 2 tbsp salsa

Waffle with Sausage and Banana

Ingredients

1 toaster waffle, 1-2 small chicken sausage links, sliced banana

Eggs, Toast, and Berries

Ingredients

2 scrambled eggs, 1 slice toast, 3/4 cup mixed berries

Omelet and Fruit

Ingredients

2 scrambled eggs, 1 cup cooked peppers, 1 tsp olive oil, an orange

Tuna Salad

Ingredients

1 can low-sodium tuna, 4 tbsp classic hummus, 2 cups salad greens

Egg Salad on Rice Cakes with Sliced Cucumbers and Applesauce

Ingredients

1 boiled egg, 1 tbsp olive oil mayonnaise, 2 plain rice cakes, 1 cup sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup applesauce

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

2 oz grilled chicken, 4 tbsp hummus, 1 bagel thin, 1/2 cup cooked zucchini/squash

Chicken Burrito

Ingredients

2 oz grilled chicken or turkey, 1/2 avocado, 2 tbsp hummus, 1 tortilla

Mediterranean Bowl

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa, 1 cup chickpeas, 1/4 cup grated carrots, 1 tbsp pine nuts, 1 tsp olive oil, 2 tbsp parsley

Flatbread Pizza

Ingredients

1 flatbread, 2 oz shredded chicken, 1/2 cup mozzarella part-skim cheese, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 1 tsp olive oil

Tuna Pasta Salad

Ingredients

1 can low-sodium tuna, 1/2 cup cooked pasta shells, 1/2 cup cooked peas, 2 tbsp mayonnaise

Soup and Sandwich

Ingredients

1 cup chicken noodle soup, 1/2 almond or peanut butter sandwich on white bread

Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients

5 oz grilled chicken, 1 cup raw vegetables, 2 tbsp oil and vinegar salad dressing, 1 cup lettuce

Grilled Cheese and Blueberries

Ingredients

2 slices bread, 1/4 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup blueberries

Turkey Cheeseburger

Ingredients

3 oz ground turkey, 1 low-carb bun, 1 slice cheddar cheese, 1 cup cooked vegetables

Pork Tenderloin with White Beans, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

3 oz pork tenderloin, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup white beans, 3 tbsp basil, 1 tsp olive oil, 1/2 cup cucumbers

Salmon with Rice and Vegetables

Ingredients

3 oz salmon, 1/3 cup cooked rice, 1 cup well-cooked vegetables

Grilled Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients

3 oz grilled chicken, 3 oz baked potato, 2 tsp butter, 1 cup cooked vegetables

Turkey Breast and Rice with Vegetables

Ingredients

3 oz turkey breast, 1/3 cup cooked rice, 2 tsp butter, 1 cup cooked green beans

Baked Potato Stuffed with Chicken, Butter, and Greens

Ingredients

1 medium baking potato, 1 cup greens, 2 oz shredded chicken, 2 tsp butter

Pesto Chicken Breast with Sautéed Zucchini and Carrots

Ingredients

6 oz chicken breast, 1 tbsp pesto, 1 cup cooked zucchini and carrots

Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

6 oz grilled chicken, assorted grilled vegetables, 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 cup black beans

Shrimp and Salad

Ingredients

8 large cooked shrimp, 2 oz cocktail sauce, small salad, 1 tbsp oil and vinegar salad dressing

Smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup water or almond milk, 1 cup frozen berries, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, 1/4 avocado

Banana Mango Smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup sweetened almond milk, 1 large banana, 1½ cups frozen mango

Mango Raspberry Smoothie

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut water, 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Baked Bread with Applesauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup applesauce, 1 slice banana or pumpkin bread

Nut Butter Banana Toast

Ingredients

1 slice toast, 2 tbsp smooth/creamy nut butter (almond, peanut, etc.), 1 small sliced banana

Cocoa Almonds and Banana

Ingredients

1/4 cup cocoa-roasted almonds, 1 medium banana

Trail Mix

Ingredients

18 almonds, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 1 tbsp chocolate chips

Granola Balls

Ingredients

1½ tsp honey, 1½ tsp smooth/creamy nut butter (almond, peanut, etc.), 2 tbsp rice cereal, 2 tbsp oats, 1 tsp butter, 1½ tsp dried cranberries

Rice Cake Treat

Ingredients

2 plain rice cakes, 2 tbsp smooth/creamy nut butter (almond, peanut, etc.), 4 tsp jam

Bagel with Banana

Ingredients

1 bagel thin, 2 tbsp smooth/creamy nut butter (almond, peanut, etc.), 1/2 banana

Fruit with Nuts

Ingredients

1/4 cup mixed berries or 1 apple, 1/4 cup mixed nuts, 1 package of string cheese

Peanut Butter and Jelly with Jalapeño

Ingredients

2 slices of bread, 1 tbsp smooth/creamy peanut butter, 1 tbsp regular mayonnaise, 2 tsp jam, 1 small jalapeño pepper

Salsa and Tortilla Chips

Ingredients

3 tbsp mild chunky salsa, 2 oz corn tortilla chips

Chips, Salsa, and Guacamole

Ingredients

20 tortilla chips, 5 tbsp salsa (mild or spicy), 3 tbsp guacamole

Hummus, Veggies, and Pita Points

Ingredients

1/2 cup hummus, 1/2 pita bread, 1 cup raw vegetables

Turkey Tomato Roll-Ups

Ingredients

2 oz deli turkey, 2 slices tomato (thinly sliced), 2 large low-sodium rod pretzels

Turkey Quesadilla Roll-Up

Ingredients

2 oz deli turkey, 1 slice cheese, 1 tortilla

Hummus and Pita Chips

Ingredients

5 tbsp hummus, 10 pita chips or pita bread

Pickled Jalapeño Tuna Boats

Ingredients

1 whole pickled jalapeño, seeds removed, 3 oz tuna, 1 tbsp regular mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste

Learn ways to manage expected side effects

Managing Side Effects

Important Safety 
Information for Orenitram

Who should not take Orenitram?

Do not take Orenitram if you have severe liver problems.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Orenitram?

Tell your healthcare provider:

What is Orenitram?

Orenitram is a prescription medicine used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) which is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. Orenitram can help slow down the progression of your disease and improve your ability to exercise. It is not known if Orenitram is safe and effective in children.

Important Safety Information for Orenitram

Who should not take Orenitram?

Do not take Orenitram if you have severe liver problems.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Orenitram?

Tell your healthcare provider:

  • If you have liver problems or diverticulosis.
  • If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, and/or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed. It is not known if Orenitram will harm your unborn baby or if Orenitram passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with Orenitram.
  • About all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Orenitram and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects. Do not start any new medicine until you check with your healthcare provider. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take another medicine that contains treprostinil, such as Remodulin® or Tyvaso®.

What is Orenitram?

Orenitram is a prescription medicine used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) which is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. Orenitram can help slow down the progression of your disease and improve your ability to exercise. It is not known if Orenitram is safe and effective in children.

How should I take Orenitram?

  • Do not change your dose or suddenly stop taking Orenitram without first talking to your healthcare provider.
  • Orenitram is usually taken 3 times a day (about every 8 hours) or 2 times a day (about every 12 hours). Your healthcare provider will tell you how often you should take Orenitram. If you have side effects, your healthcare provider may tell you to change your dose or when you take Orenitram. Take Orenitram with food.
  • Swallow Orenitram tablets whole. Do not split, chew, crush, or break your Orenitram tablets. Do not take Orenitram tablets that are damaged or broken. If Orenitram tablets are not taken whole, they may release too much medicine at one time. This can lead to side effects.
  • If you miss your dose of Orenitram, take the missed dose as soon as possible with food.
  • If you miss 2 or more doses of Orenitram, call your healthcare provider to see if you need to change your dose.
  • If you take too much Orenitram, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
  • You may see the tablet shell in your stools (bowel movements). This is usually normal. The tablet shell is not digested. If you have diverticulosis, the tablet shell may get stuck in a blind pouch or diverticulum in your intestine.

What are the possible side effects of Orenitram?

Orenitram can cause serious side effects, including worsening of PAH symptoms.

  • Stopping Orenitram suddenly may cause worsening of your PAH symptoms. Do not change your dose or suddenly stop taking Orenitram without first talking to your healthcare provider.
  • The most common side effects of Orenitram include headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flushing, and pain in arms, legs, and jaw. These are not all of the possible side effects of Orenitram. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
  • Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/MedWatch or call 1‑800‑FDA‑1088.

What is Orenitram?

Orenitram is a prescription medicine used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) which is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. Orenitram can help slow down the progression of your disease and improve your ability to exercise. It is not known if Orenitram is safe and effective in children.

The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more about Orenitram, talk with your healthcare provider.

Please see Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information at www.orenitram.com or call Customer Service at 1‑877‑UNITHER (1‑877‑864‑8437).

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