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Caverject Vial (Alprostadil)
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Product Details
Description
Caverject (alprostadil) is used to treat erectile dysfunction. Caverject should not be used in women or children.
Fact Table
Formula
C20H34O5
License
US DailyMed
Bioavailability
Not determined
Legal status
Rx-only
Chemical Name
Alprostadil
Elimination half-life
5 to 10 minutes
Dosage (Strength)
10mcg, 20mcg, 40mcg
Pregnancy
-
Brands
Caverject
Protein binding
81%
PubChem CID
5280723
MedlinePlus
a695022
ChEBI
15544
ATC code
C01EA01
DrugBank
DB00770
KEGG
C04741
Routes of administration
Injection
Directions
Carefully read the instructions that come with Caverject. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns that arise.
Use Caverject as your doctor instructs you. Your first dose should be administered in your doctor's office. Your healthcare provider should teach you how to prepare and inject Caverject before you administer it for the first time. In addition, he or she will tell you how much you should inject and when.
Do not use Caverject more than 3 times a week.
Do not use Caverject more than one time every 24 hours.
The injection site should be changed each time you use Caverject.
Each Caverject should be used one time and appropriately disposed of after each injection.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Caverject is alprostadil. The inactive ingredients are alpha cyclodextrin, lactose, sodium citrate, and benzyl alcohol. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide is included to balance pH.
Contraindications
Avoid the use of Caverject if you are allergic to alprostadil or any of the other ingredients contained in Caverject.
Avoid the use of Caverject if you have health conditions that may cause you to have an erection for more than 4 hours. These conditions include sickle cell anemia, sickle cell trait, multiple myeloma, and leukemia.
Avoid the use of Caverject if the shape of your penis is deformed.
Avoid the use of Caverject if you have a penile implant.
Cautions
- Before you start using Caverject, be sure to tell your doctor about:
- All the medications you take. These include prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as vitamins and herbal supplements.
- Your allergies.
- Your medical history and current health problems.
Side Effects
Caverject side effects include an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours, deformed penis shape, low blood pressure, bleeding at the injection site, and benzyl alcohol toxicity. These are not all the side effects that can be caused by Caverject. Contact your doctor right away if you have side effects that are bothersome or persistent.
Reference:
- Caverject (alprostadil) for injection, for intracavernosal use. New York, NY: Pharmacia and Upjohn Co; 2017.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 9358
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