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Alprostadil
Chemical Name: ALPROSTADIL (al-PROS-ta-dil)
Common Uses of Alprostadil
This medicine is a prostaglandin (PGE-1) used to treat impotence. It may also be used to diagnose impotence.
Possible Alprostadil Side Effects
Side effects that may go away during treatment, include headache; dizziness; penile pain; or bruising or bleeding at the injection site. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you experience redness, lumps, swelling, tenderness, or curving of the erect penis. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
General Cautions
Be sure to carefully follow the dosing procedure described to you by your doctor. Do not use more of this medicine or use it more often than recommended. Tell your doctor if you experience painful erections or erections that last for more than 6 hours. If you do not experience any improvement after using this medicine, check with your doctor. Do not change the dose after establishing your effective dose without checking with your doctor. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CONSUMERS
Product data and health claims are for general information purposes only and should not be used as official
medical advice. We strongly advise consumers to consult with their personal physicians on the proper and effective
use of prescription drugs and medications.
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