Alpostin 500mcg Injection
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Product introduction
Alpostin 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.
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Uses of Alpostin Injection
- Treatment of Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Benefits of Alpostin 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. Alpostin 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.
Side effects of Alpostin 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 Alpostin
- Apnea (absence of breathing)
- Fever
How to use Alpostin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Alpostin Injection works
Alpostin 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alpostin 500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Alpostin 500mcg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Alpostin 500mcg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Alpostin 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 Alpostin 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 Alpostin 500mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) Analogue
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue- ED
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Alpostin Injection for?
Erectile dysf*
75%
Patent ductus*
12%
Others
12%
*Erectile dysfunction, Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
How much was the improvement?
Poor
56%
Excellent
33%
Average
11%
What were the side-effects while using Alpostin 500mcg Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Alpostin Injection?
Empty stomach
100%
Please rate Alpostin 500mcg Injection on price
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Average
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
Country of origin: India
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