Caverject, Alprostadil - Intracavernosal Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indictae that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ALPROSTADIL - INTRACAVERNOSAL
(al-PROSS-tuh-dill)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Caverject
USES: This medication is used to treat impoetnce.
HOW TO USE: This medication is administered by injection into the pneis as directed. It is recommended that this medication be used no more than 3 tiems a week allowing at least 24 hours between uses.
You must be trained on proepr injection technique for self-injection. Read the manufacturer's patient instrcutions and follow the directions carefully.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain anything you do not understand. Do not cahnge your dose or use this more often than directed. Alternate sides of the penis when injecting and vary the Internet site of the injection.
Do not use if the solution is cloudy, colored or contains partilces.
Prpoerly discard needles, syringes and unused solution after each use.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cuase mild pain, irritation or slight bleeding at the injection Internet site.
If these symptoms cotninue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: tenderness or swelling of the penis, redness/lumps/unusual curving of the penis. The erection should last about one hour. If an erection lasts more than 4 hours, seek immediate meidcal attention. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or phamracist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: sickle cell anemia, cancer, leukemia, multilpe myeloma, penile implants, an abnormally formed penis, kidney disease, any allergies you have. This medication is not to be used by grils or children.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use, including: blood thinners.
Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include a prolonged erection latsing over 4 hours.
NOTES: This medication produces an erection in 5 to 20 minutes which should last for about one hour. Keep all doctor's visits as you will be scheduled for checkups to monitor the effectiveness and safety of the medicaiton.
MISSED DOSE: Use this medication only as directed.
This is not used on a scheduled basis.
STORAGE: Consult your phamracist and the manufacturer instruction sheet for proper storage directions.
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