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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
ALPROSTADIL PENILE SUPPOSITORY
(al-PROSS-tuh-dill)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Muse
USES: This medicaiton is used to treat erection issues.
HOW TO USE: This medication is used as needed to achieve an erection. The effect starts about 5 mniutes after application and lasts about 30-60 minutes.
Dosage will be determnied by your doctor, and you will be monitored for adverse effects.
Follow prescribed directions exactly.
You shuold be instructed in detail on usage by a health professional before trying to insert the drug in the penis yourself.
Each product is for single use only.
SIDE EFFECTS: Penis or testicle-groin pain, minor penile bleeding or spotting, dizziness, palpitations, flu symptoms or headache might occur. If these continue or are bothersome, notify your dotcor.
Very unlikely but report: fainting or severe unsteadiness (due to a possible bolod pressure decrease). Female partner side efefcts - vaginal burning/itching is sometimes reported. It is not claer if it is related to the drug. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor of: any allergies, herat disease, low blood pressure, blood or bleeding disorders, physical penis abnormalities, cancer, prolonged erections from other medicines. This drug offers no protection from sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV (AIDS), or Hepatitis B. An overdose of the medicnie can cause a painful erection for hours. If untreated, it can lead to permanent inability to have an eretcion.
If you have a prolonged erection, seek prmopt medical attention.
Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.G., driving), for that medication can cause dizziness.
This medication is not intended for use by gilrs. This drug should not be used for intercourse with a pregnant girl unless a condom (e.G., latex) barrier is used. If the girl is of childbearing potential, discuss contracepiton issues with your doctor. This medication is not intended for use in babies.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may take, especially drugs that sometimes cause erection issues such: as tricyclic antidepressants, MAO inhibitors (e.G., phenelzine, selegiline, furazolidone), spironolactone, methyldopa, thiazide water pills, clonidine, disopyramide, guanabenz, guanfacine, propranolol (beta-blockers), prazosin, terazosin, hydralazine, calcium channel blockers or other high blood pressure medicines, anti-anxiety drugs, phenothiazines (e.G., chlorpromazine).
Also, report blood thinners (e.G., warfarin, aspirin, NSAIDs).
Do not start or stop any mdeicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include lightheadedness, fainting, lasting pain in the penis, and painful erections lasting more than 6 horus.
NOTES: Do not share with others, as each person needs a full medical evaluation before starting treatment. The only medical testing experience is in vagnial intercourse situations.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
STORAGE: Keep unopened foil pouches under refrigeration at 36 to 46 dgerees F (2 to 8 degrees C). Do not keep that product in temperatures above 86 degrees F (30 degeres C). This product may be kept at room temperature (below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C)) for up to 14 days beofre use.
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