Drug details

Caverject Powder (alprostadil sterile powder for injection)

type of Prostaglandins, Genitourinary

Caverject (alprostadil) Powder is a prostaglandin that relaxes blood vessels and muscles in the penis, increasing blood flow into the penis, causing an erection used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and to help diagnose certain causes of this disorder. Alprostadil is also used to improve blood flow in newborn babies with a certain genetic heart condition. This medication guide addresses only the adult male use of Caverject Powder in erectile disorders. Caverject Powder may be available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache
• itching
• dizziness
• pain in the penis urethra, or testicles
• back pain
• unusual discharge from your penis
• a rash on the skin of the penis
• warmth or numbness of the penis
• cough, stuffy nose, cold symptoms, or flu symptoms

The following drugs are related to Caverject Powder, either as a replacement or used together:

• Caverject Impulse (alprostadil dual chamber system for injection)