Prostacyclin Receptor Agonists

Prostacyclin receptor agonists are medications that activate specific receptors called prostacyclin receptors on blood vessel cells. This activation helps dilate (widen) blood vessels and prevents blood cells called platelets from sticking together, which reduces blood clots. These drugs are primarily used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition where high blood pressure affects the arteries in the lungs. By relaxing the lung vessels and improving blood flow, prostacyclin receptor agonists help ease symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue, improving quality of life for patients with this condition.