ALPROSTADIL INJECTION 5mcg SYRINGE "TOWA" [chronic arterial obstruction, progressive systemic sclerosis, systemic erythematosus, diabetes mellitus, vibration disease]（アルプロスタジル注5μgシリンジ「トーワ」［慢性動脈閉塞症、進行性全身性硬化症、全身性エリテマトーデス、糖尿病、振動病］）
TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
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The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse effects (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse effects and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment.
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Brand name :
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ALPROSTADIL INJECTION 5mcg SYRINGE "TOWA" [chronic arterial obstruction, progressive systemic sclerosis, systemic erythematosus, diabetes mellitus, vibration disease]
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine dilates the peripheral vessel, smoothes blood flow, and improves ulcer/pain in limbs.
It is usually used to treat ulcer in limbs or pain at rest due to chronic arterial obstruction, skin ulcer due to progressive systemic sclerosis or systemic erythematosus, skin ulcer due to diabetes mellitus and vibration disease.
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Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
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If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you have heart disease, bleeding (black stool, vomiting of blood), glaucoma, elevated eye pressure, interstitial pneumonia, renal disease, bleeding tendency.
If you have stomach ulcer or have a history of it.
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If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or possibly pregnant
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If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
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Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
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Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is << to be written by a healthcare professional>>
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In general, for adults, administer by intravenous injection/continuous intravenous infusion once a day.
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The treatment span depends on your symptoms.
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Precautions while taking this medicine
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Possible adverse effects of this medicine
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include nausea, stomachache, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal bloating/discomfort, blood pressure reduction, vasculitis, hot flush in face, feeling of chest tightness, chest pain, elevated blood pressure, asthma, fever, headache, rash, itch, exacerbation of renal failure (swelling, decreased urine output, headache), vascular pain/redness at the injection site, bleeding (nose/eyeground/conjunctiva/subcutaneous bleeding, bloody urine) or feeling of warmth. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse effects indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
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hives, swelling of larynx, respiratory distress[shock, anaphylactoid symptoms]
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loss of conciousness[loss of conciousness]
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palpitation, chest tightness, respiratory distress[heart failure, pulmonary edema]
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fever, dry cough, respiratory distress[interstitial pneumonia]
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chest pain, feeling of chest tightness[myocardial infarction]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
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Storage conditions and other information
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