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)
Erectile dysfunction

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

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

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Quick tips

Prostin VR Paediatric Injection is usually given in a hospital setting, so ensure your baby is closely monitored for breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels during treatment.
Let the medical team know if your baby has any signs of apnea (pauses in breathing), as this is a possible side effect and may need support.
Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your baby’s weight and response. Regular monitoring helps avoid complications like flushing or low blood pressure.
Keep your baby warm and stable during treatment, as Prostin VR Paediatric Injection can cause temporary changes in body temperature.
Be sure to follow up with the doctor for imaging tests (like echocardiography) to track how the ductus arteriosus is responding to the medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) Analogue

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) Analogues- ED

Interaction with drugs

Taking Prostin VR with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Amlodipine (Oral Route) Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid puls... More

Atenolol (Oral Route) Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid puls... More

Atenolol (Injection Route) Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid puls... More

Bevacizumab (Injection Route) Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.

Alfuzosin (Oral Route) Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid puls... More

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Patient concerns

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Sexology

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Sexology

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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erectile dysfunction, getting dysfunction from fee days.

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

hi. Treatment for erectile dysfunction: 1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3.tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

Iam having erectile dysfunction

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Erectile problems can be happen to people at any age having issue like stress, fatigue, disturb relationship, anxiety, alcohol, smoking and medical problems like High BP, Diabetes, obesity etc. My personal advice is lifestyle changes like exercising, losing weight, stopping smoking,curbing alcohol, don't wear tight pants, do pelvic kegal exercise. There are medications but they have side effects so i dont advice first. But i strongly recommend to start healthy life with some antioxidant vitamins and healthy diet. You may take vitamin like DHEA cap, L arginine and herbal ashwagandha capsule. Apply Himcolin gel. Concentrate on Yoga and meditation and also take help from your partner. Use these for couple of months if not improved do few blood tests like thyroid, sugar and testosterone and let me know.

Premature ejaculation & erectile dysfunction

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Welcome to 1mg. Erectile problems can be happen to people at any age having issue like stress, fatigue, disturb relationship, anxiety, alcohol, smoking and medical problems like High BP, Diabetes, obesity etc. My personal advice is lifestyle changes like exercising, losing weight, stopping smoking,curbing alcohol, don't wear tight pants, do pelvic kegal exercise. There are medications but they have side effects so i dont advice first. But i strongly recommend to start healthy life with some antioxidant vitamins and healthy diet. You may take vitamin like DHEA cap, L arginine and herbal ashwagandha capsule. Apply Himcolin gel. Concentrate on Yoga and meditation and also take help from your partner. Use these for couple of months if not improved do few blood tests like thyroid, sugar and testosterone and let me know.

User feedback

What are you using Prostin VR Injection for?

Patent ductus*

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Others

50%

*Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

100%

What were the side-effects while using Prostin VR Paediatric Injection?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Prostin VR Injection?

With or witho*

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*With or without food

Please rate Prostin VR Paediatric Injection on price

Not Expensive

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