Caverject 10mcg
Caverject 10mcg is one of 3 strengths in which Caverject (Alprostadil) is supplied. The full range is 10mcg, 20mcg, 40mcg. This page covers what the 10mcg strength is used for and how it fits into typical dosing.
Forms and dosages
Caverject is supplied as 10, 20 and 40mcg vials for reconstitution and injection. Treatment starts with a low test dose (1.25–2.5mcg) administered by the prescriber to determine response and rule out priapism, then titrated to an effective dose typically in the 10–40mcg range. Patients are trained in self-injection technique. The dose is administered 5–20 minutes before sexual activity and should not exceed three doses per week or one per 24 hours.
Indications
Caverject is approved for erectile dysfunction of vasculogenic, neurogenic, psychogenic or mixed aetiology in adult men. It is widely used after prostatectomy for penile rehabilitation, in patients who fail or cannot use PDE5 inhibitors, and in those with cardiovascular contraindications to oral therapy. According to current ED guidelines, Caverject is second-line after oral PDE5 inhibitors but first-line in selected populations.
All strengths
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