Prostin VR Paediatric Injection
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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.
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
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Information regarding the use of Prostin VR Paediatric Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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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
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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.
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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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) Analogue
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue- 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
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold o
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold o
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold o
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold o
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold o
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Prostin VR Injection for?
Patent ductus*
50%
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*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Prostin VR Paediatric Injection on price
Not Expensive
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Country of origin: India
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