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GENERIC NAME: ALPROSTADIL - INTRACAVERNOSAL (al-PROSS-tuh-dill)

BRAND NAME(S): Caverject

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used to treat impotence.

HOW TO USE: This medication is administered by injection into the penis as directed. It is recommended that this medication be used no more than 3 times a week allowing at least 24 hours between uses. You must be trained on proper injection technique for self-injection. Read the manufacturer's patient instructions and follow the directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain anything you do not understand. Do not change your dose or use this more often than directed. Alternate sides of the penis when injecting and vary the site of the injection. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, colored or contains particles. Properly discard needles, syringes and unused solution after each use.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause mild pain, irritation or slight bleeding at the injection site. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: tenderness or swelling of the penis, redness/lumps/unusual curving of the penis. The erection should last about one hour. If an erection lasts more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical attention. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: sickle cell anemia, cancer, leukemia, multiple myeloma, penile implants, an abnormally formed penis, kidney disease, any allergies you have. This medication is not to be used by women or children.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use, including: blood thinners. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.





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Uroxatral® (alfuzosin HCl 10 mg extended-release tablets) is an alpha1-blocker for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH.

Important Safety Information
Do not take UROXATRAL if you have liver problems or if you are taking antifungal drugs like ketoconazole or itraconazole, or HIV drugs like ritonavir.

UROXATRAL can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when starting treatment. This may lead to fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do any dangerous activity until you know how UROXATRAL will affect you. This is especially important if you already have a problem with low blood pressure or take medicines to treat high blood pressure. There may be an increased risk of low blood pressure and fainting when taking UROXATRAL in combination with blood pressure medication or nitrates, or erectile dysfunction medication.

If considering cataract surgery (clouding of the eyes), tell your eye surgeon that you are currently taking UROXATRAL or have previously been treated with an alpha-blocker.

Before taking UROXATRAL, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.

Also, tell your doctor if you or any family member(s) have or take medications for a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval.

BPH and prostate cancer can cause the same symptoms. However, UROXATRAL is not a treatment for prostate cancer.

The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, and tiredness.

Please see UROXATRAL full prescribing information.



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