Indications And Dose
Erectile dysfunction (initiated under specialist supervision) ▶BY URETHRAL APPLICATION ▶Adult: Initially 250 micrograms, adjusted according to response; usual dose 0.125–1 mg; maximum 2 doses per day; maximum 7 doses per week Aid to diagnosis of erectile dysfunction ▶BY URETHRAL APPLICATION ▶Adult: 500 micrograms for 1 dose Erectile dysfunction ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Apply 300 micrograms, to the tip of the penis, 5–30 minutes before sexual activity; max 1 dose in 24 hours not more than 2–3 times per week CAVERJECT ® Erectile dysfunction ▶BY INTRACAVERNOSAL INJECTION ▶Adult: Initially 2.5 micrograms for 1 dose (first dose), followed by 5 micrograms for 1 dose (second dose), to be given if some response to first dose, alternatively 7.5 micrograms for 1 dose (second dose), to be given if no response to first dose, then increased in steps of 5–10 micrograms, to obtain a dose suitable for producing erection lasting not more than 1 hour; if no response to dose then next higher dose can be given within 1 hour, if there is a response the next dose should not be given for at least 24 hours; usual dose 5–20 micrograms (max. per dose 60 micrograms), maximum frequency of injection not more than 3 times per week with at least 24 hour interval between injections Erectile dysfunction associated with neurological dysfunction ▶BY INTRACAVERNOSAL INJECTION ▶Adult: Initially 1.25 micrograms for 1 dose (first dose), then 2.5 micrograms for 1 dose (second dose), then 5 micrograms for 1 dose (third dose), increased in steps of 5–10 micrograms, to obtain a dose suitable for producing erection lasting not more than 1 hour; if no response to dose then next higher dose can be given within 1 hour, if there is a response the next dose should not be given for at least 24 hours; usual dose 5–20 micrograms (max. per dose 60 micrograms), maximum frequency of injection not more than 3 times per week with at least 24 hour interval between injections Aid to diagnosis ▶BY INTRACAVERNOSAL INJECTION ▶Adult: 10–20 micrograms for 1 dose (consult product literature) Aid to diagnosis where evidence of neurological dysfunction ▶BY INTRACAVERNOSAL INJECTION ▶Adult: Initially 5 micrograms (max. per dose 10 micrograms) for 1 dose, (consult product literature) CAVERJECT ® DUAL CHAMBER Erectile dysfunction ▶BY INTRACAVERNOSAL INJECTION ▶Adult: Initially 2.5 micrograms for 1 dose (first dose), followed by 5 micrograms for 1 dose (second dose), to be given if some response to first dose, alternatively 7.5 micrograms for 1 dose (second dose), to be given if no response to first dose, then increased in steps of 5–10 micrograms, to obtain a dose suitable for producing erection lasting not more than 1 hour; if no response to dose then next higher dose can be given within 1 hour, if there is a response the next dose should not be given for at least 24 hours; usual dose 5–20 micrograms (max. per dose 60 micrograms), maximum frequency of injection not more than 3 times per week with at least 24 hour interval between injections Erectile dysfunction associated with neurological dysfunction ▶BY INTRACAVERNOSAL INJECTION ▶Adult: Initially 1.25 micrograms for 1 dose (first dose), then 2.5 micrograms for 1 dose (second dose), then 5 micrograms for 1 dose (third dose), increased in steps of 5–10 micrograms, to obtain a dose suitable for producing erection lasting not more than 1 hour; if no response to dose then next higher dose can be given within 1 hour, if there is a response the next dose should not be given for at least 24 hours; usual dose 5–20 micrograms (max. per dose 60 micrograms), maximum frequency of injection not more than 3 times per week with at least 24 hour interval between injections Aid to diagnosis ▶BY INTRACAVERNOSAL INJECTION ▶Adult: 10–20 micrograms for 1 dose (consult product literature) Aid to diagnosis where evidence of neurological dysfunction ▶BY INTRACAVERNOSAL INJECTION ▶Adult: Initially 5 micrograms (max. per dose 10 micrograms) for 1 dose, (consult product literature) VIRIDAL ® DUO Neurogenic erectile dysfunction ▶BY INTRACAVERNOSAL INJECTION ▶Adult: Initially 1.25 micrograms, increased in steps of 2.5–5 micrograms, to obtain dose suitable for producing erection not lasting more than 1 hour; usual dose 10–20 micrograms (max. per dose 40 micrograms), maximum frequency of injection not more than 3 times per week with at least 24 hour interval between injections; reduce dose if erection lasts longer than 2 hours Erectile dysfunction ▶BY INTRACAVERNOSAL INJECTION ▶Adult: Initially 2.5 micrograms, increased in steps of 2.5–5 micrograms, to obtain dose suitable for producing erection not lasting more than 1 hour; usual dose 10–20 micrograms (max. per dose 40 micrograms), maximum frequency of injection not more than 3 times per week with at least 24 hour interval between injections; reduce dose if erection lasts longer than 2 hours Genito-urinary system
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