- 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: not indicated for use in women
APNEA (in neonates with congenital heart defects)
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