Caverject (Alprostadil) 10mcg
Product information:
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Strength: 10mcg
Quantity: 1 Box
£ 29.99 ( 29.99 per box)
Alprostadil, which is used for the treatment of impotence
and weak erections, is contained in Caverject Vials. Your dose may be different
and your doctor will tell you how much to take.
Direction for Use:
To find full and in depth instructions on
how to use Caverject 10 mcg, consult your Patient Information Leaflet for
complete guidance and direction.
- The starting dose in the clinic is 1.25-2.5 micrograms,
doses lower than 2.5 micrograms cannot be delivered with Caverject Dual
Chamber. If this is the case, Caverject powder for injection shall be
administered. - The majority of men are finding that the 5 to 20 micrograms
dose is working, but some people may need a larger dose. It’s not recommended
that you use over 40 micrograms. - The dose should be 5 to 20 micrograms when this treatment is
used for the purpose of determining why your erections are not working. - In 24 hours or more than three times a week, do not take
Caverject more than once. - Change the location and side of the penis that you inject
into each time you use it. - It is a single use
product; discard any unused contents of the syringe. - If the inside of the
injection is untransparent or contains smaller pieces, do not inject Caverject
solution.
Side effects of Caverject
Whilst Caverject is known as an effective treatment of
erectile dysfunction, some users experience side effects. These can include:
- Penis pain. This is a common side effect, with more than 1
in 10 users reporting penis pain. But the pain lasts only for a short time.
Seek medical attention if the pain does not subside in a short period of time,
or if it is very serious. - Mild bruising, discolouration or swelling at the injection
site. This isn’t uncommon the first few times you use Caverject, but will
diminish over time. - Scarring, bruising or bending of the penis. This is an
uncommon side effect and is more likely to occur when someone has been using
Caverject or a similar treatment for a long time. If this happens, speak to
your doctor; they may advise that you stop using it for a while. - Painful and prolonged erections. This can occur if the dose
is too high. If you have had an erection for more than four hours, seek medical
advice. - Muscle spasms.
There are a few uncommon side effects of Caverject, which
affect less than 1 in 100 users. If you experience any of the following, you
should seek medical attention immediately:
site – these may be itchy or bleed.- Numbness.
- Swollen, red or painful testicles.
- An erection that lasts more than 4 hours.
- Lumps in the testicles – these could be spermatoceles; small
cysts containing sperm. - Changes to blood pressure or heart rhythm.
- Changes to urination or trouble urinating, e.g. needing to
urinate more frequently pain while urinating or difficulty urinating. - Blood in the urine – this can be the result of accidentally
injecting the medicine into the urethra. - Pelvic pain, sweating, nausea, weakness, or flu-like
symptoms.
Who shouldn’t use Caverject?
Not all drugs are suitable for all patients. You shouldn’t
take any alprostadil products if:
that lasts over 6 hours);- You have a disease or injury of your urethra or penis;
- You have been advised not to have penetrative sex;
- You have had leukaemia, bon marrow cancer, or sickle cell
disease; - You are allergic to alprostadil.
How to store Caverject (Alprostadil) 10mcg
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date, which is stated on the carton after the letters EXP.
- The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.