What size needle is used for Caverject?
What size needle is used for Caverject?
Caverject is administered by direct intracavernous injection. A half inch, 27 to 30 gauge needle is generally recommended. The dose of Caverject should be individualised for each patient by careful titration under supervision by a physician. The intracavernosal injection must be done under sterile conditions.
How long does a Caverject injection last?
The patient may expect an erection to occur within 5 minutes to 20 minutes and it should last no longer than 1 hour. CAVERJECT should be used no more than 3 times per week, with at least 24 hours between each use [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
Can I use Caverject and viagra together?
Interactions between your drugs Sildenafil can add to the blood pressure-lowering effect of alprostadil. Contact your doctor if you experience signs and symptoms of low blood pressure such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or a rapid pulse or heart rate.
Can I use Caverject and Viagra together?
Is Caverject injection painful?
bleeding after an injection; a painful erection that lasts 4 hours or longer; new or worsening pain in your penis; or….
| Penile pain | 37% |
|---|---|
| Penile fibrosis | 3% |
| Injection site hematoma | 3% |
| Penis disorder* | 3% |
| Injection site ecchymosis | 2% |
Can I take Cialis with Caverject?
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs: Caverject (alprostadil) Cialis (tadalafil)…Drug Interaction Classification.
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
|---|---|
| Unknown | No interaction information available. |
Can I buy caverject over the counter?
Caverject is only available to buy from Treated.com for patients who have used it before, and been shown in person by a doctor or nurse how to administer it. If you have not used it before and been shown how to use it, you must see your doctor in person to be prescribed Caverject.
How do you use Caverject syringe?
Holding the syringe with the needle attached in a straight line with the vial of CaverJect, push the needle through the center of the rubber stopper of the vial of CaverJect. Be careful not to bend the needle . Push the syringe plunger all the way down to move all the liquid into the vial.
How do you use a 20 mcg dose of Caverject?
CAVERJECT comes in 20 mcg or 40 mcg strengths. Make sure you have the right strength vial of CAVERJECT that your healthcare provider prescribed for you. Step 1. Wash your hands thoroughly, and dry them with a clean towel. Step 2. Remove the syringe from its sterile wrapping. (Figure C) Use a 21 to 27 gauge needle.
What is Caverject used to treat?
CAVERJECT is intended for single patient use only and should be discarded after use. As an adjunct to the diagnosis of erectile dysfunction, inject CAVERJECT intracavernosally and monitor patients for the occurrence of an erection.
Is it safe to use Caverject with other vasoactive agents?
The safety and efficacy of combinations of CaverJect and other vasoactive agents injected intracavernosally have not been established in clinical studies. The risks of prolonged erection, priapism, and hypotension may be increased.