Prostin Vr

The recommended initial dosage of Prostin VR (Alprostadil) is calculated by your doctor based on body weight. When the desired effect on the ductus arteriosus (a passageway in your baby's heart) is achieved, the infusion rate is usually decreased to the lowest possible dose while still maintaining the desired effect on the ductus arteriosus.

Prostin VR (Alprostadil) is usually given through a continuous intravenous infusion into a vein by a health care professional in a hospital setting. It can also be given into an artery at the opening of the ductus arteriosus.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. Your doctor may have recommended a different dose from the one listed here.

Store Prostin VR (Alprostadil) in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C. Once the medication has been prepared by dilution, it must be used within 24 hours, after which it must be discarded. Protect from light and keep out of reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

Each 1 mL ampule contains Prostin VR (Alprostadil) 500 µg in anhydrous ethanol.

Prostin VR (Alprostadil) should not be used by anyone who:

• is allergic to Prostin VR (Alprostadil) or to any of the ingredients of the medication
• has certain heart or lung conditions which, in their doctor's judgment, would make it dangerous for them to use Prostin VR (Alprostadil)

If your baby is taking any other medications or supplements, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on the specific circumstances, the doctor may recommend:

• stopping one of the medications,
• changing one of the medications to another,
• changing how one or both of the medications are being taken, or
• leaving everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Before your baby begins using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies your baby may have, any medications your baby is taking, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how your baby will receive Prostin VR (Alprostadil).

Bleeding disorders: If your baby has a bleeding disorder, discuss this with your baby's doctor to see how Prostin VR (Alprostadil) may affect your baby's medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Prostin VR (Alprostadil), and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Hospital use: Prostin VR (Alprostadil) should only be given by a trained health care professional in a hospital setting.

Lung problems: If your baby has any lung problems, discuss this with your baby's doctor to see how Prostin VR (Alprostadil) may affect your baby's medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Prostin VR (Alprostadil), and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Other heart problems: If your baby has other heart problems or low blood pressure, discuss this with your baby's doctor to see how Prostin VR (Alprostadil) may affect your baby's medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Prostin VR (Alprostadil), and whether any special monitoring is needed.