Alprostadil - al-PROS-ta-dil belongs to a group of medication called vasodilators that can increase blood flow by expanding blood vessels. Alprostadil is using to produce erections in some men who need treat for erectile dysfunction - sexual impotence. This drug causes an erection because it increases the blood flow to the penis.
Alprostadil injection must not be using as a sexual aid by men who do not have erectile dysfunction. If the drug is not using properly, permanent damage to the penis and loss of the ability to have erections could result.
Alprostadil is using alone or with medical tests to help diagnose erectile dysfunction that may be causing by nerve or blood vessel problems in the penis.
Alprostadil is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Other commonly using names are PGE 1 and prostaglandin E 1 .