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Prostin VR Paediatric Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Prostin VR Paediatric Injection is used to treat patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a heart defect that occurs in newborns. It improves blood circulation in such babies and helps treat this defect.
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Uses of Prostin VR Injection
- Treatment of Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Benefits of Prostin VR Injection
In Treatment of Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a persistent opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart. Usually this opening closes shortly after birth, but it can remain open and lead to this heart defect in babies. Prostin VR Paediatric Injection improves blood flow in such babies who have PDA. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setup. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Prostin VR Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Prostin VR
- Apnea (absence of breathing)
- Fever
How to use Prostin VR Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Prostin VR Injection works
Prostin VR Paediatric Injection is similar to a natural substance in the body called prostaglandin E1. It works by improving blood flow in newborn babies born with heart defects.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prostin VR Paediatric Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Prostin VR Paediatric Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Prostin VR Paediatric Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Prostin VR Paediatric Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Prostin VR Paediatric Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Prostin VR Paediatric Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
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Prostin VR Paediatric Injection
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) Analogue
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue- ED
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Smyth EM, FitzGerald GA. The Eicosanoids: Prostaglandins, Tromboxanes, Leukotriens, & Related Compounds. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 325-26.
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