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Prostin VR Paediatric Injection

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Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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.

Prostin VR Paediatric Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be used without medical supervision. The most common side effects of this medicine are interrupted breathing (apnea) and a high temperature for a short time period (transient pyrexia/fever). If your baby has these or any other side effects, let your doctor know.

All babies can have Prostin VR Paediatric Injection if they need it. The doctor will carry out tests before deciding whether to give this medicine to your baby. However, if your baby develops any signs of allergy to this medicine, such as wheezing, breathlessness, swelling of the face, hands, itchy rash, or redness of the skin, it is advised to not use this medicine. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Prostin VR Paediatric Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Prostin VR Injection?

If you miss a dose of Prostin VR Paediatric Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) Analogue
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue- ED

Patient concerns

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Actually my baby is 1 month and 15 days. Two holes detect in heart of my baby from birth. Her weight is 3 kg at present and 2.5 kg birth time. So please suggest we should what to do.
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
Currently nothing review echo after 3 months n see d status of pda
Which medicine we use. In PDA
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
No medicine per say symptoms relieve only get it closed
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Marketer details

Name: Pfizer Ltd
Address: The Capital, 1802, 18th Floor , Plot No. C-70, ‘G’ Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East , Mumbai – 400051.
Country of origin: India

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