Caverject Impulse® Injection Kit - 10mcg (Prefilled Syringe)
| Main Use |
Active Integredient |
Marketed Name |
| Impotence |
Alprostadil (injection). |
Caverject® |
What is Alprostadil?
Alprostadil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and to help diagnose certain causes of this disorder. Alprostadil is also used to improve blood flow in newborn babies with a certain genetic heart condition. This alprostadil medication guide addresses only the adult male use of this medication in erectile disorders.
Alprostadil relaxes blood vessels and muscles in the penis. This increases blood flow into the penis, causing an erection.
Alprostadil may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide
What is it used for?
- Aid to diagnosis of erectile dysfunction
- Impotence (erectile dysfunction)
Side Effects
- Abnormal heart beats
- Low blood pressure
- Urgent need to pass urine
- Persistent painful erection of the penis
- Pain in the penis
- Pain in the testicles
- Formation of fibrous tissue within the penis
- Abnormal ejaculation
- Inflammation of the end of the penis
- Yeast infection
- Tightening of the foreskin
- Blood clots which form a solid swelling at the injection site
- Urethral bleeding
- Redness, swelling or itching at the injection site
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