Prostin VR Pediatric Alternatives Compared
Prostin VR Pediatric | Indomethacin | Ibuprofen |
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Prostin VR Pediatric (alprostadil) | Indomethacin | Ibuprofen |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Prostin VR Pediatric may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Indomethacin relieves inflammation and pain associated with various types of arthritis. The risk of stomach-related and cardiovascular side effects may be higher with indomethacin than that seen... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Ibuprofen is effective for the short-term relief of minor aches and pains and also reduces inflammation. The risk of stomach-related side effects is about half that seen with aspirin although the... View more |
Related suggestions Patent Ductus Arteriosus
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Indomethacin has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 206 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Ibuprofen has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 240 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Prostin VR Pediatric side effects in more detail. |
See also: indomethacin side effects in more detail. |
See also: ibuprofen side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Other alprostadil brands include: Caverject, Caverject Impulse, Edex, Edex Refill, Muse | Indocin, Indocin IV, Indocin SR, Tivorbex | A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU-200, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin, Motrin Childrens, Motrin IB, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Proprinal View more | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 hours |
4.5 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with Prostin VR Pediatric:
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A total of 396 drugs are known to interact with indomethacin:
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A total of 393 drugs are known to interact with ibuprofen:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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June 10, 1965 |
September 19, 1974 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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