APNEA (in neonates with congenital heart defects)
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- Trade Names: Caverject (Pfizer); Edex (Schwarz); Lyple; Minprog; Muse (Vivus); Palux; Prostin VR (Pfizer); Prostine VR; Prostivas
- Indications: Impotence; to maintain patent ductus arteriosus
- Synonym: PGE; prostaglandin E1
- Class: Prostaglandin
- Half-life: 5–10 minutes
- Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with:
Acebutolol, Alfuzosin, Captopril, Cilazapril, Enalapril, Fosinopril, Irbesartan, Lisinopril, Olmesartan, Quinapril, Ramipril - Pregnancy: not indicated for use in women
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