Caverject 20mcg Injection (Alprostadil)

Recommended Dosage of Caverject 20mcg Injection

The minimum dosage of Caverject needed to alleviate erectile dysfunction depends on the person’s weight. Talk with your doctor about the right Caverject dose, and your doctor will conduct checks on your doses. The starting dose starts from 1.25 to 2.5 micrograms.

Most men find that a dose of 5 to 20 micrograms is suitable, but some may require a higher dose. To reduce the risk of a prolonged and painful erection, your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose.

It’s important to note that you should never use more than 60 micrograms. If Caverject is being used for diagnostic purposes to understand the cause of your erectile dysfunction, the dose will usually be between 5 and 20 micrograms. We recommend following your doctor’s advice closely to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Warnings and Precautions

Warnings:

Be aware if you’re allergic to alprostadil or any other ingredients in this medication.

If you have conditions like sickle cell anemia, leukemia, multiple myeloma, or any issue that increases the risk of “priapism” (a painful, prolonged erection), please be cautious.

Avoid using Caverject if you have a penile implant.

If you have a medical condition, such as severe heart disease, where sexual activity is advised against, do not use this medication.

Do not use Caverject if your penis is scarred or not straight, or if you have a tight foreskin.

Precautions:

Discuss with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Caverject if you:

Have lung, chest, or heart disorders. In such cases, also exercise caution when engaging in sexual activity.

Have a history of mental illness or addiction.

Have experienced a mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack).

Have one or more cardiovascular risk factors, which might include high blood pressure, tobacco use, high blood glucose, high blood cholesterol, being overweight or obese.

Having high risks like heart strokes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart arrhythmia, or diabetes.

Remember, before using Caverject injection, your safety and well-being come first, and talk with your doctor by considering all precautions for your health safety.

Possible Side Effects of Caverject Injection

Before using Caverject injection, talk with your doctor about any potential side effects.

Reactions at the injection site, such as mild to moderate pain, irritation, or slight bleeding.

Although reactions at the injection site can occur, such as mild to moderate pain, irritation, or slight bleeding.

Unusual discharge from your penis.

Pain in your penis, urethra, or testicles.

Headache.

Dizziness.

Back pain.

A rash on the skin of your penis.

Itching, warmth, or numbness of your penis.

Cough.

Stuffy nose.

Symptoms of a cold.

Flu-like symptoms.

If you encounter less common but serious side effects such as redness, tenderness, swelling of the penis, lumps, or an unusual curving of the penis, it’s important to tell your doctor right away. Your doctor will tell you about each aspect and side effects of the Caverject injection.

Can We Use Other Medicines with Caverject 20mcg Injection?

If you’re considering using Caverject 20mg Injection, First talk with your doctor about taking Caverject injection with other over-the-counter medicines, especially.

Medicines for high BP, like antihypertensives.

Medicines for respiration and heart diseases, like (sympathomimetics).

Medicines that can open your blood vessels, like vasodilative agents.

Other medications for erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil or papaverine.

Blood thinners like warfarin or heparin, can increase your risk of bleeding when you do the injection.

Can Alcohol Drinker Take Caverject Injection?

It’s important to discuss with your doctor before drinking alcohol while taking Caverject. Discuss your doctor’s advice about any potential side effects with alcohol or other substances for your health safety.

Can You Take Caverject Injection If You’re Pregnant?

Most couples use Caverject when they are looking to conceive, and it’s safe to use if your partner is pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s important to note that Caverject doesn’t fulfills any protection against pregnancy. Therefore, if you wish to avoid pregnancy, you should use a reliable form of contraception.