Manufacturer
PFIZER MANUFACTURING BELGIUM NV,
 
Contents
Alprostadil
 
Indication
Erectile dysfunction in adult males due to neurogenic, vasculogenic, psychogenic or mixed aetiology. Adjunct to other diagnostic tests in the diagnosis of erectile dysfunction.
 
Instruction
Alprostadil is administered by direct intracavernous injection. A half inch, 27 to 30 gauge needle is generally recommended. The dose of alprostadil should be individualised for each patient by careful titration under supervision by a physician.
 
Drug interaction
Potential for inducing prolonged erections w/ drugs for erectile dysfunction eg, sildenafil, papaverine. Reduced effects w/ sympathomimetics. Enhanced effects of antithypertensives, vasodilative agents, anticoagulants & platelet aggregation inhibitors.