Instruction for use: Edex

Dosage Form:lyophilisate for solution for infusion

Active substance:

Alprostadil * (Alprostadilum)

ATX

C01EA01 Alprostadil

Pharmacotherapeutic groups:

Prostaglandins, thromboxanes, leukotrienes and their antagonists

Regulators potency

The nosological classification (ICD-10)

F52.2 Lack of genital response: Secondary impotence; hyposexuality; Impotence; Impotence on the basis of neurasthenia; Impotence against the background of functional nervous disorders; Impotence of different origin; Violation potency; erectile Dysfunction; potency Disorders; erectile dysfunction; Erectile dysfunction of various origins; Lack of erection; The weakening of potency; The weakening of sexual activity; The weakening of erection; Lowering the male potency; Sexual disorders in men; Sexual dysfunction; Weak potency; Reduced potency; Reduced potency; erectile disfunction; Erectile dysfunction, neurogenic

Composition and release form

1 vial of dry substance for injection comprising 5 alprostadil, 10 or 20 mg. Excipients - lactose and alfadeks. In a cardboard box with a set of one vial with a syringe one ml of saline, 2 injection needles and two alcohol swabs.

Pharmacology

Mode of action - improves erectile function, improve microcirculation in the penis.

Indications of the drug Edex

Erectile dysfunction (diagnostic evaluation and treatment).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, blood diseases.

Side effects

Pain at the injection site hematoma, caverns, fibrous assemblies, plaque, penile deviation. Rarely - hypotension, dizziness.

Interaction

Myotropic antispasmodics, alpha-blockers increase the duration of effect. The combination of MAO can cause the development of hypertensive crisis.

Dosage and Administration

Intrakavernye injection. Dosed usually individually; the initial dose - 2.5 mg, the mean single dose - 10-20 mg, the maximum - 40 mg.

Overdose

With the development of rigid prolonged erection for more than 3 hours - control of the doctor, the local administration of an alpha-agonists (ephedrine, epinephrine, etc.) Or aspiration of blood from the corpora cavernosa.

Storage conditions of Edex

The temperature is not above 25C.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life of Edex

2 years.

Do not use beyond the expiration date printed on the package.