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Prostal Injection

Alprostadil (500mcg)

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Prostal 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.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Alprostadil (500mcg)

Marketer

Celon Laboratories Ltd

Storage

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

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Product introduction

Prostal 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 Prostal 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 Prostal Injection

Treatment of Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

Benefits of Prostal Injection

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. Prostal 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 Prostal 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 Prostal

Apnea (absence of breathing)
Fever

How to use Prostal Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Prostal Injection works

Prostal 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.

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Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prostal Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Prostal Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Prostal Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Prostal 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 Prostal Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Prostal Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) Analogue

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue- ED

References

Smyth EM, Grosser T, FitzGerald GA. Lipid-Derived Autacoids: Eicosanoids and Platelet-Activating Factor. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 952.
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.
Alprostadil [EMC SmPC]. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2019. [Accessed 03 Mar. 2021] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Alprostadil. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Address: Plot No 264, Patrika Nagar Madhapur, Hitech City Hyderabad, Telangana India - 500081

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Prostal Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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Product introduction

Uses of Prostal Injection

Benefits of Prostal Injection

Side effects of Prostal Injection

How to use Prostal Injection

How Prostal Injection works

All substitutes for Prostal Injection

Prostacel 500mcg Injection

Prostaver 500mcg Injection

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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