Emerging role of sildenafil in neonatology

Over the last few years, sildenafil is increasingly being used in the neonatal ICU for a variety of indications. The use is even more so in the developing world due to the limited availability of nitric oxide and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). There are still no clear cut guidelines for...

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Published in:Indian pediatrics 2011, Vol.48 (1), p.11-13
Main Authors: Malik, Manish, Nagpal, Rahul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Maternal and Child Health
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Persistent Fetal Circulation Syndrome - drug therapy
Perspective
Piperazines - therapeutic use
Purines - therapeutic use
Sildenafil Citrate
Sulfones - therapeutic use
Vasodilator Agents - therapeutic use
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Summary:Over the last few years, sildenafil is increasingly being used in the neonatal ICU for a variety of indications. The use is even more so in the developing world due to the limited availability of nitric oxide and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). There are still no clear cut guidelines for its use. At present the drug appears relatively safe and effective when other treatment options have been optimized. However, the use of sildenafil must be monitored and reported. Due to its easy availability and ease of administration we must guard against its inappropriate use.
ISSN:0019-6061
0974-7559
DOI:10.1007/s13312-011-0012-2