Caverject (Alprostadil)

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Brand Name: Caverject

Generic Name: Alprostadil

Manufacturer/Agent: Pfizer-pharmacia

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 20mcg

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 1,806.04

Retail Price: @ KES 2,408.05

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Class: Prostagladins & Analogues (Misc. drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C20H34O5 = 354.5

Precautions: Caution in priapism and deformations of the penis.neonates with hyaline membrane disease.

Indications/Uses: Intracavernosally in erectile dysfunction. congenital heart disease in neonates before surgery is possible (iv infusion)

Interactions:

Side Effects: Penile pain. priapism. reactions at injection site. apnoea. fever. hypotension. tachycardia. bradycardia. diarrhoea. convulsions. oedema. hypokalaemia. headache

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