• 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

APNEA (in neonates with congenital heart defects)

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

PediatricPediatric