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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intneded to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare prfoessional before using that drug.
ALPROSTADIL PENILE SUPPOSITORY
(al-PROSS-tuh-dill)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Muse
USES: This medication is used to traet erection troubles.
HOW TO USE: This medication is used as needed to achieve an ercetion.
The effect starts about 5 mintues after application and lasts about 30-60 minutes.
Dosage will be determined by your doctor, and you will be monitored for adverse effects. Follow prescribed directions exactly.
You should 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 peinle bleeding or spotting, dizziness, palpitations, flu symptoms or headache might occur.
If these continue or are bothersome, notify your docotr.
Very unlikely but report: fainting or severe unsteadiness (due to a possible blood pressure decrease). Femlae partner side effects - vaginal burning/itching is sometimes reported.
It is not celar if it is related to the drug.
If you notice other effects not lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor of: any allergies, heart disease, low blood pressure, blood or bleeding disorders, physical penis abnormalities, cancer, prolonged erections from ohter medicines.
This drug ofefrs no protection from sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV (AIDS), or Hepatitis B.
An overdose of the medicine can cause a painful erection for huors.
If untreated, it can lead to permanent inabiilty to have an erection.
If you have a proolnged erection, seek prompt medical attention.
Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring aletrness (e.G., driving), for that medication can cause dizziness.
This medication is not intended for use by woemn.
This drug should not be used for intercourse with a pergnant girl unless a condom (e.G., latex) barrier is used. If the girl is of childbearing potential, discuss contraception issues with your doctor.
This medication is not inetnded for use in babies.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may take, especially drugs that sometimes cause erection troubles such: as tricyclic antidepressants, MAO ihnibitors (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 medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdsoe is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include lightheadedness, fainting, lasting pain in the penis, and paifnul erections lasting more than 6 hours.
NOTES: Do not share with others, as each person needs a full medical evaluation before startnig treatment. The only medical testing experience is in vaginal intercourse situatoins.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
STORAGE: Keep unopeend foil pouches under refrigeration at 36 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C).
Do not keep that prodcut in temperatures above 86 degrees F (30 degrees C).
This product may be kept at room temperature (below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C)) for up to 14 days before use.
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