Muse (alprostadil) Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Muse (alprostadil):
Alprostadil (Includes Muse) ↔ Respiratory Function
Severe Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
Applies to: Sepsis, Pulmonary Impairment
Alprostadil injection should not be used in neonates with respiratory distress syndrome. Apnea is experienced by about 10 to 12% of neonates with congenital heart defects treated with alprostadil injection. Respiratory status should be monitored throughout treatment, and alprostadil injection should be used where ventilatory assistance is immediately available.
Alprostadil (Includes Muse) ↔ Bleeding
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
Applies to: Bleeding Associated with Coagulation Defect
Alprostadil inhibits platelet aggregation. Caution is recommended when using alprostadil injection in neonates with bleeding tendencies.
Muse (alprostadil) drug Interactions
There are 36 drug interactions with Muse (alprostadil)
See Also
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No information available. |
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