What is Alprostadil?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AlprostadilBrand:
Alprostadil is a vasodilator that is used to treat certain types of erectile dysfunction (impotence; inability to get or keep an erection) in men. It is also used as a temporary maintenance of patency of ductus arteriosus in neonates with ductal-dependent congenital heart disease.
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How do members experience Alprostadil?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction | 7 | 5 | |
| Erectile dysfunction | 6 | 4 | |
| Patent ductus arteriosus | 1 | 0 | |
| Sexual impotence | 1 | 0 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation | 1 | |
| Injection site pain | 1 | |
| Soreness in penis | 1 | |
| Urinary burning pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 3 |
Member evaluations
vsglobal
evaluated on Feb 20, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Support quality of life: Major
- Side effects: None
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