Leaflet VASAPROSTAN 20 20mcg lyophilisate for solution for infusion

Indicated for: erectile dysfunction; maintenance of ductus arteriosus patency

Route of administration: infusion

Substance: alprostadil (vasodilator)

ATC: C01EA01 (Cardiovascular system | Other cardiac preparations | Prostaglandins)

Precautions:

Dizziness / vertigo

This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.

Hypotension / fall risk

May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.

Alprostadil is a medication primarily used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and certain vascular conditions. It is a synthetic form of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), which works by relaxing smooth muscles and dilating blood vessels, thereby improving blood flow.

For erectile dysfunction, alprostadil can be administered either via intracavernosal injection directly into the penis or as a urethral suppository. It induces an erection by increasing blood flow to the corpora cavernosa. Additionally, it is used in newborns with congenital heart defects to maintain the patency of the ductus arteriosus until surgical intervention can be performed.

Common side effects include pain at the injection site, dizziness, low blood pressure, or prolonged erections (priapism). Rarely, allergic reactions or penile fibrosis may occur.

Alprostadil should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases, bleeding disorders, or a predisposition to priapism. Administration must strictly follow medical instructions, and patients should be properly trained in its use.

General data about VASAPROSTAN 20 20mcg

Substance: alprostadil
Date of latest medicines list: 01-12-2017
Product code: W58530001
Concentration: 20mcg
Pharmaceutical form: lyophilisate for solution for infusion
Quantity: 10
Product type: Generic medicine
Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.

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