Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1)

The Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) class covers 1 of the active ingredients in this catalogue, including Alprostadil. Ingredients in one class share a mechanism of action, so their interactions, contraindications and typical side effects tend to overlap.

Active ingredients

• Alprostadil

  Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1)

  G04BE01

  Alprostadil is the prostaglandin E1 used for erectile dysfunction when oral PDE5 inhibitors are ineffective or contraindicated. It is administered as intracavernosal injection (Caverject, Edex) or as a urethral pellet (Muse), producing reliable erection within minutes through direct vasodilation.

Medications

• 
  Caverject

  Alprostadil

  10mcg · 20mcg · 40mcg

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