Prostin VR

Prostin VR Adverse Reactions

alprostadil

Manufacturer:

Pfizer

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Full Prescribing Info
Adverse Reactions
In neonates whose ductus arteriosus must be kept patent, the most frequent adverse reactions observed with PROSTIN VR solution for infusion are related to its known pharmacological effects. The incidences of the following most common (more than 1%) adverse reactions are based on U.S. and foreign experience in 436 patients.
Occurred rather frequently: Apnea, flushing (but less frequent if administered intravenously), and bradycardia.
Occurred sporadically: Seizures, hypotension, tachycardia, and diarrhea.
The relationship of the following adverse events to the drug is unknown. In order of decreasing frequency, they were: sepsis, cardiac arrest, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hypokalemia and edema.
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