Bioglandin 500mcg Injection
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Product introduction
Bioglandin 500mcg 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.
Bioglandin 500mcg 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 Bioglandin 500mcg 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.
Bioglandin 500mcg 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 Bioglandin 500mcg 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 Bioglandin Injection
- Treatment of Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Benefits of Bioglandin 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. Bioglandin 500mcg 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 Bioglandin 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 Bioglandin
- Apnea (absence of breathing)
- Fever
How to use Bioglandin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bioglandin Injection works
Bioglandin 500mcg 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 Bioglandin 500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Bioglandin 500mcg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Bioglandin 500mcg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Bioglandin 500mcg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Bioglandin 500mcg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Bioglandin 500mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Bioglandin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Bioglandin 500mcg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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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
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Bioglandin Injection for?
Erectile dysf*
50%
Others
38%
Patent ductus*
12%
*Erectile dysfunction, Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
89%
Average
11%
What were the side-effects while using Bioglandin 500mcg Injection?
Penile pain
50%
No Side Effec*
50%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Bioglandin Injection?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
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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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Name: United Biotech Pvt Ltd
Address: FC/B-1 (Extn.), Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate Mathura Road, New Delhi - 110 044
Country of origin: India
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