Caverject Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Caverject Injection
| Generic name | alprostadil |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Prostaglandins, Genitourinary (impotence medications) |
| Forms | Injection (lyophilized powder for reconstitution in a single-dose vial), Injection (lyophilized powder for reconstitution in a pre-filled dual-chamber syringe device) |
Caverject is a prescription medicine that contains alprostadil, a man-made version of a substance the body makes naturally called prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). It is injected directly into the penis to treat erectile dysfunction (trouble getting or keeping an erection) and can also be used to help doctors diagnose the cause of erectile dysfunction.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.