Oral paracetamol in treatment of closure of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm neonates

J Postgrad Med. 2013 Oct-Dec;59(4):312-4. doi: 10.4103/0022-3859.123164.

Abstract

We herewith report a case series of six premature neonates with hemodynamically significant paten ductus successfully treated with oral paracetamol. This is a first case series describing the use of oral paracetamol treatment patent ductus in preterm neonates from India. Further prospective randomized-controlled trials are needed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral paracetamol in the treatment of patent ductus in preterm neonates.

MeSH terms

  • Acetaminophen / administration & dosage
  • Acetaminophen / therapeutic use*
  • Administration, Oral
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature

Substances

  • Acetaminophen