Introduction of Prostacel Injection (Alprostadil)

Prostacel 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.

Prostacel 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 Prostacel 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.

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Precautions of Prostacel Injection (Alprostadil)

Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prostacel 500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Prostacel 500mcg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding
Information regarding the use of Prostacel 500mcg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving
It is not known whether Prostacel 500mcg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Prostacel 500mcg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Prostacel 500mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE PROSTACEL INJECTION?
If you miss a dose of Prostacel 500mcg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

Uses of Prostacel Injection (Alprostadil)

Treatment of Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

BENEFITS OF PROSTACEL 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. Prostacel 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.

HOW TO USE PROSTACEL INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW PROSTACEL INJECTION WORKS
Prostacel 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.

Side effects of Prostacel Injection (Alprostadil)

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 Prostacel