CaverJect Impulse
Generic name:alprostadil
Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Drug classes:Impotence agents, Vasodilators
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Indications and Usage for CaverJect Impulse
Erectile Dysfunction
CAVERJECT IMPULSE is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Diagnostic Test
CAVERJECT IMPULSE is indicated as an adjunct to other diagnostic tests in the diagnosis of erectile dysfunction.
CaverJect Impulse Dosage and Administration
Dosage and Administration Information Overview
- Determine the most suitable dose and formulation of CAVERJECT (CAVERJECT IMPULSE or CAVERJECT Sterile Powder) for each patient.
- Administration of the first injections of CAVERJECT IMPULSE should be done in the physician's office by medically trained personnel.
- Carefully titrate the dose of CAVERJECT IMPULSE for each patient to the lowest effective dose.
- The site of injection is usually along the dorso-lateral aspect of the proximal third of the penis.
- Wipe the intended injection site with an alcohol swab prior to injection.
- Avoid visible veins during injection.
- Alternate the side of the penis that is injected and the site of injection.
- Compress the site of injection with an alcohol swab or sterile gauze for 5 minutes.
- CAVERJECT IMPULSE is intended for single use only and should be discarded after use.
- Safety and efficacy of CAVERJECT doses greater than 60 mcg have not been established.
Dosage for Erectile Dysfunction
Starting Dosage for Erectile Dysfunction of Vasculogenic, Psychogenic, or Mixed Etiology.
Initiate dosing with 2.5 mcg of alprostadil. If there is a partial response at 2.5 mcg, the dose may be increased to 5 mcg within 1 hour. During titration, no more than 2 doses should be given within a 24-hour period. ...