Alprostadil is a medication that is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and to aid in the diagnosis of certain causes of the condition. Alprostadil is also used to help newborn babies with heart problems get better blood flow. Only adult males are prescribed alprostadil for erectile dysfunction in this medication guide. Alprostadil causes an erection by relaxing the blood vessels and muscles in the penis.
Usage
Alprostadil is injected into your genital area. Your first dose will be administered by a healthcare provider, and you will be taught how to use the medication properly on your own. Read all of the medication guides and follow all of the instructions on your prescription label. Follow the instructions on the prescription carefully.
Warnings
Do not use alprostadil if you have a penile implant unless advised by If you have a penile implant, you should not use alprostadil unless your doctor advises you to. When too much alprostadil is used, the erection lasts longer than it should and does not reverse when it should. Priapism is the medical term for this condition. The blood supply to the penis may be cut off if the erection is not reversed, resulting in permanent damage. If your erection lasts more than four hours or becomes painful, see your doctor right away.
Storage
Children should be kept out of reach. Keep out-of-date or no-longer-needed medications out of the house. Inquire with your doctor about how to get rid of any medicines you aren’t using. Foil pouches that haven’t been opened should be kept in the fridge.
Keep the medicine out of direct sunlight and away from heat. When exposed to temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, it may not work. You can keep the suppositories in the refrigerator for up to 14 days before using them.
Cost of Alprostadil
can only be obtained through a physician’s prescription. Depending on the pharmacy you visit, alprostadil injectable solution (0.5 mg/mL) costs around $562 for a supply of 5 milliliters. It can only be purchased by patients who have previously used it and have been shown how to administer it in person by a doctor or nurse.
Missed dose
Take this medicine as soon as you remember if you miss a dose. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosing schedule. Do not take two doses of the same medicine at the same time.