Prostin VR TM
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Active ingredients: alprostadil
Pack: Prostin VR 500 microgram/mL injection, 5 x 1 mL ampoules
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PROSTIN VR alprostadil 500 microgram/1mL injection ampouleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 14 JANUARY 1994: PROSTIN VR Sterile Solution (alprostadil) is indicated for palliative, not definitive, therapy to temporarily maintain the patency of the ductus arteriosus until corrective or palliative surgery can be performed in neonates who have congenital heart defects and who depend upon a patent ductus for survival. Such congenital heart defects include pulmonary atresia, pulmonary stenosis, tricuspid atresia, tetralogy of Fallot, interruption of the aortic arch, coarctation of the aorta, mitral atresia, or transposition of the great vessels with or without other defects. PROSTIN VR should be administered only by medically trained personnel in facilities in which paediatric patients can receive or have access to paediatric intensive care.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous
- Clear colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 5 x 1mL pack
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
