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Alprostadil

Brand names: ALPRESTIL ALPROSTAPINT CAVERJECT EDEX MINPROG MUSE PRIDAX PROSTAVASIN PROSTIN VR VITAROS

Description

Alprostadil is chemically identical to prostaglandin E1, the actions of which include vasodilatation of blood vessels in the erectile tissues of the corpora cavernosa and increase in cavernosal artery blood flow, causing penile rigidity.

ATC Classification

Code
Title
Category
C01EA01
Alprostadil
C Cardiovascular system → C01 Cardiac therapy → C01E Other cardiac preparations → C01EA Prostaglandins
G04BE01
Alprostadil
G Genito urinary system and sex hormones → G04 Urologicals → G04B Other urologicals, incl. antispasmodics → G04BE Drugs used in erectile dysfunction

Related medicines

MPI, EU: SmPC 2017: CAVERJECT Powder for solution for injection
MPI, EU: SmPC 2018: MUSE Urethral Stick
MPI, EU: SmPC 2019: PROSTIN VR Concentrate for solution for infusion

2D Molecule Structure

3D Molecule Structure

Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

F5TD010360 - ALPROSTADIL

CAS Registry Number

745-65-3 - alprostadil

 
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