title: The use of indomethacin in the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus.
abstract: Given cautiously to preterm infants with a PDA, indomethacin may help decrease the amount of respiratory support an infant requires. Although all PDAs do not respond to indomethacin administration, this drug has proven to be a valuable alternative to the surgical ligation of a PDA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D009730:Nursing Assessment
chemical_list: D007213:Indomethacin