Prostacel 500mcg Injection

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Prostacel 500mcg Injection, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Prostacel 500mcg Injection and your treatment options.

MRP: ₹ 5650
Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Alprostadil (500mcg)
Brand: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

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.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Prostacel 500mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Prostacel 500mcg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: 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.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Prostacel 500mcg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Prostacel 500mcg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prostacel 500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue- ED
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) Analogue

Uses of Prostacel 500mcg 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.