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Prostacel 500mcg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Prostacel 500mcg Injection is a product of Celon Laboratories Ltd

Composition: Alprostadil (500mcg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Prostacel 500mcg Injection

Description:

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.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Prostacel

  • Apnea (absence of breathing)
  • Fever

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prostacel 500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Prostacel 500mcg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Prostacel 500mcg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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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
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There is limited information available on the use of Prostacel 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 Prostacel 500mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Prostacel 500mcg Injection used for?

Prostacel 500mcg Injection is a medication used in newborns with certain types of congenital heart defects. It helps keep a blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus open, which is essential for maintaining blood flow until corrective surgery can be performed. This is critical for babies born with heart conditions that affect blood flow to the lungs or body.

What should I expect during Prostacel 500mcg Injection treatment?

During treatment, your baby may be closely monitored in the NICU, have regular vital sign checks, undergo frequent blood tests, have continuous heart monitoring, and be watched for any side effects.

How long will my baby need Prostacel 500mcg Injection?

The duration depends on your baby's specific heart condition, timing of planned surgery, response to treatment, and overall health status. Your doctor will discuss the expected treatment timeline based on your baby's situation.

Who should not receive Prostacel 500mcg Injection?

Prostacel 500mcg Injection should not be used in newborns with persistent fetal circulation and abnormal lung-to-heart blood flow, which may cause lung swelling.

What are the serious side effects of Prostacel 500mcg Injection in infants?

Some serious side effects of Prostacel 500mcg Injection in infants include apnea (stopped breathing), seizures, heart rhythm problems, low blood pressure, bleeding disorders, and lung or kidney problems.

Why is breathing monitoring needed during Prostacel 500mcg Injection treatment?

Prostacel 500mcg Injection can cause apnea (breathing to stop temporarily), especially in babies under 2 kg. Babies on this medication must be in an ICU for close monitoring and possible ventilation.

What signs should doctors watch for during Prostacel 500mcg Injection treatment?

The doctors may monitor changes in breathing pattern, color changes in skin, changes in heart rate or rhythm, signs of infection, temperature changes, changes in blood pressure, etc.

Can Prostacel 500mcg Injection affect a baby’s bones or stomach?

Affirmative, long-term Prostacel 500mcg Injection use may cause bone thickening, especially in the legs (reversible after stopping), and stomach issues like gastric outlet blockage.

How long is Prostacel 500mcg Injection usually used?

Prostacel 500mcg Injection is used temporarily, ideally within the first 96 hours after birth, when it works best. The goal is to keep the blood vessel open only until surgery is possible.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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