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Alprostadil injection is used to treat certain heart, lung, and blood vessel problems in infants. It is used to temporarily keep the ductus arteriosus (blood vessel in the heart) open before having a surgery.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your child's doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023
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