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Prostin VR Paediatric Injection

Alprostadil (500mcg)
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Stored between 2-8°C
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.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Alprostadil (500mcg)

Marketer

Pfizer Ltd

Storage

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

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

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.

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Safety advice

Alcohol

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prostin VR Paediatric Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prostin VR Paediatric Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

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

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

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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) Analogue

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue- ED

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Alprostadil [EMC SmPC]. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2019. [Accessed 03 Mar. 2021] (online) Available from:
  4. Drugs.com. Alprostadil. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Pfizer Ltd
Address: The Capital, 1802, 18th Floor , Plot No. C-70, ‘G’ Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East , Mumbai – 400051.

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