Alpostin 500mcg Injection

Description

Information About Alpostin 500mcg Injection

Alposin 500mcg Injection is used to treat patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a neonatal heart abnormality. It enhances blood circulation in such babies and aids in the treatment of this problem.

Alposin 500mcg Injection is administered by a doctor or nurse and should only be used under medical supervision. The most common side effects of this medication include pauses in breathing (apnea) and a brief increase in body temperature (transient pyrexia/fever). Inform your doctor if your infant has any of these or other negative effects.

If needed, all newborns can receive Alpostin 500mcg Injection. Before choosing whether to give this treatment to your infant, the doctor will do testing. However, if your infant develops any signs of allergy to this medicine, such as wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling of the face and hands, itching rash, or redness of the skin, it is best to discontinue treatment. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor.

Alpostin 500mcg Injection Uses

• Treatment of Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

Alpostin 500mcg Injection Benefits

In Treatment of Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a continuous opening between the two major blood arteries that lead from the heart. This opening usually closes soon after birth, but it can remain open and cause this cardiac abnormality in newborns. Alposin 500mcg In such babies with PDA, injection improves blood flow. In a hospital setting, it is administered as an injection by a doctor or nurse. To obtain the best benefit, please follow your doctor’s directions.

Alpostin 500mcg Injection Side Effects

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 500mcg Injection

This medication will be administered by your doctor or nurse. Please do not self-administer.

FAQs

Q1. Is it okay to combine Alpostin 500mcg Injection with nitrates?
No, Alpostin 500mcg Injection should not be combined with nitrates. Taking Alpostin 500mcg Injection with angina/chest pain medications such as nitrates/nitroglycerin may result in a severe drop in blood pressure. If you are taking nitrates or have a history of heart attack/stroke, you should not use Alpostin 500mcg Injection.

Q2. Alpostin 500mcg Injection treats erectile dysfunction in what way?
Alpostin 500mcg Injection works by relaxing blood vessels in the penis, allowing blood to flow into the penis when the user is sexually stimulated.