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Till what post natal age, in a preterm neonate, is Ibugesic/Indomethacin effective for closure ofPDA? How long should one wait to see the response of the above drugs after the recomended three doses?
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In a preterm child, there have been reports of indomethacin causing closure of PDA even at 7-8 months of age. One may see closure of PDA with indomethacin/ibugesic within 24-48 hours. If not there, one may try other drugs. However, they may not work in a full term child.
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