Alprostadil
- TRADE NAMES: Caverject (Pfizer); Edex (Schwarz); Lyple; Minprog; Muse (Vivus); Palux; Prostin VR (Pfizer); Prostine VR; Prostivas
- INDICATIONS: Impotence; to maintain patent ductus arteriosus
- SYNONYM: PGE; prostaglandin E1
- CLASS: Prostaglandin
- HALF-LIFE: 5–10 minutes
CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
Acebutolol, Alfuzosin, Captopril, Cilazapril, Enalapril, Fosinopril, Irbesartan, Lisinopril, Olmesartan, Quinapril, Ramipril
PREGNANCY CATEGORY: D
not indicated for use in women
APNEA (in neonates with congenital heart defects)
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SKIN.
HAIR.
MUCOSAL.
CARDIOVASCULAR.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
GASTROINTESTINAL/HEPATIC.
GENITOURINARY.
LOCAL.
NEUROMUSCULAR/SKELETAL.
RESPIRATORY.
OTHER.
Page last updated 03/15/2024
Symbol key
Incidence
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Warnings in other populations
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric