Indicaciones
ULSPIRA™ is indicated to improve oxygenation and reduce the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in term and near-term (>34 weeks gestation) neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure associated with clinical or echocardiographic evidence of pulmonary hypertension in conjunction with ventilatory support and other appropriate agents. ULSPIRA is a vasodilator indicated to improve oxygenation and reduce the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in term and near- term (>34 weeks gestation) neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure associated with clinical or echocardiographic evidence of pulmonary hypertension in conjunction with ventilatory support and other appropriate agents.
Contraindicaciones
ULSPIRA is contraindicated in neonates dependent on right-to-left shunting of blood. Neonates dependent on right-to-left shunting of blood (4).
Advertencias y precauciones
5.1Rebound Pulmonary Hypertension
Syndrome following Abrupt Discontinuation Wean from ULSPIRA [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. Abrupt discontinuation of ULSPIRA may lead to worsening oxygenation and increasing pulmonary artery pressure, i.e., Rebound Pulmonary Hypertension Syndrome. Signs and symptoms of Rebound Pulmonary Hypertension Syndrome include hypoxemia, systemic hypotension, bradycardia, and decreased cardiac output. If Rebound Pulmonary Hypertension occurs, reinstate ULSPIRA therapy immediately.
5.2Hypoxemia from Methemoglobinemia
Nitric oxide combines with hemoglobin to form methemoglobin, which does not transport oxygen. Methemoglobin levels increase with the dose of ULSPIRA; it can take 8 hours or more before steady-state methemoglobin levels are attained. Monitor methemoglobin and adjust the dose of ULSPIRA to optimize oxygenation. If methemoglobin levels do not resolve with decrease in dose or discontinuation of ULSPIRA, additional therapy may be warranted to treat methemoglobinemia [see Overdosage (10)].



