Caverject

Active Ingredient(s): Alprostadil
FDA Approved: * July 6, 1995
Pharm Company: * PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN
Category: Men's Health

Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), also known as alprostadil, is a naturally occurring prostaglandin which is used as a medication.[1] In infants with congenital heart defects, it is used by slow injection into a vein to open the ductus arteriosus until surgery can be carried out.[2] By injection into the penis or placement in the urethra, it is used to treat erectile dysfunction.[3] Common side effects when given to babies include decreased breathing, fe... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Caverject 20.5 ug/ml Intracavernous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 0009-3701
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
Caverject 10.5 ug/ml Intracavernous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 0009-3778
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
Caverject 5.4 ug/ml Intracavernous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 0009-5131
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
Caverject 41.1 ug/ml Intracavernous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 0009-7686
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company

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