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Prostin VR Pediatric and Hypotension

Result of checking the interaction of drug Prostin VR Pediatric and disease Hypotension for safety when used together.

Check result:

Prostin VR Pediatric <> Hypotension

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Increased peripheral blood levels of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) and its metabolites can lead to hypotension and/or dizziness. Intracavernous injections of alprostadil can lead to increased blood levels of PGE1. Therapy with alprostadil should be administered cautiously in patients with hypotension.

References:

Linet OI, Ogrinc FG "Efficacy and safety of intracavernosal alprostadil in men with erectile dysfunction." N Engl J Med 334 (1996): 873-7
"Intracavernous injection of alprostadil for erectile dysfunction." Med Lett Drugs Ther 37 (1995): 83-4

Prostin VR Pediatric

Generic Name: alprostadil

Brand Name: Caverject, Caverject Impulse, Edex, Muse, Prostin VR Pediatric, Edex Refill

Synonyms: Prostin VR Pediatric (Intravenous)

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