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Medicine information VASAPROSTAN 20mcg / ml powder for solution for infusion
- Product code:
- W67213002
- Quantity:
- 15
- Indicated for:
- erectile dysfunction; maintenance of ductus arteriosus patency
- Route of administration:
- infusion
- Substance:
- alprostadil (vasodilator)
- ATC
- C01EA01 — Cardiovascular system | Other cardiac preparations | Prostaglandins
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.
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 20mcg / ml
- Substance:
- alprostadil
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-10-2026
- Product code:
- W67213002
- Strength:
- 20mcg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- powder for solution for infusion
- Quantity:
- 15
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 965.53 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for alprostadil
Strengths available for alprostadil
- 1000mcg
- 125mcg
- 20mcg
- 20mcg/ml
- 250mcg
- 2mg/g
- 3mg/g
- 500mcg
- 500mcg/1ml
- 500mcg/ml
Official documents
Warnings:
Hypotension / fall risk
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Reimbursement lists for VASAPROSTAN 20mcg / ml Amdipharm
A - Sublist A with 90% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 965.53 RON
- Copayment
- 725.56 RON
- Patient payment
- 239.97 RON