Alpostin 500mcg Injection (1ml)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Alpostin 500mcg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be used without medical supervision. The most common side effects of this medicine are interrupted breathing (apnea) and a high temperature for a short time period (transient pyrexia/fever). If your baby has these or any other side effects, let your doctor know.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Alpostin 500 MCG Injection relaxes the smooth muscles present in the wall of blood vessels and helps in increasing the flow of blood in certain specific areas of the body. It is used for the treatment of erection disorders and improving the blood flow in newborn babies having a birth defect of the heart.

Pharmacokinets

Metabolism: Alprostadil is rapidly converted to compounds which are further metabolized prior to excretion. Following intravenous administration, approximately 80% of circulating alprostadil is metabolized in one pass through the lungs, primarily by beta- and omega-oxidation.


Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alpostin

Apnea (absence of breathing)

Fever


Contra Indications

Known hypersensitivity to alprostadil or components of the dosage form.

Sickle cell disease or trait, multiple myeloma, leukemia, polycythemia vera, thrombocythemia as these conditions are known to precipitate priapism, and alprostadil can also predispose to prolonged erection or priapism.


Pregnancy Related Information

Information regarding the use of Alpostin 500mcg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alpostin 500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Information regarding the use of Alpostin 500mcg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Indications

Alpostin 500 MCG Injection relaxes the smooth muscles present in the wall of blood vessels and helps in increasing the flow of blood in certain specific areas of the body. It is used for the treatment of erection disorders and improving the blood flow in newborn babies having a birth defect of the heart.

Interactions

Activated Charcoal (charcoal)

AndroGel (testosterone)

Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)

Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

Cialis (tadalafil)

CoQ10 (ubiquinone)

Crestor (rosuvastatin)

Cymbalta (duloxetine)


Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Alpostin 500mcg Injection, please consult your doctor.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.


How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.