Drug Name:Alprostadil
Drug Class:Prostaglandin E1 analog
Mechanism of Action:Relaxes smooth muscle and dilates blood vessels, leading to increased blood flow
Use:
  • Treatment of erectile dysfunction
  • Induction of penile erection in men with erectile dysfunction
Side Effects:
  • Penile pain
  • Prolonged erection
  • Bleeding at the injection site
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to alprostadil or other prostaglandins
  • Conditions predisposing to priapism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma)
Specialty:
  • Urology
  • Endocrinology