Prostavasin is used to treat erectile dysfunction and to help diagnose certain causes of this disorder. Prostavasin is also used to improve blood flow in newborn babies with a certain genetic heart condition. This Prostavasin medication guide addresses only the adult male use of Prostavasin in erectile disorders. Prostavasin relaxes blood vessels and muscles in the penis. This increases blood flow into the penis, causing an erection. Prostavasin may also be used for purposes not listed in Prostavasin guide.
Prostavasin side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Prostavasin and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
feeling light-headed, fainting;
trouble urinating, blood in your urine;
bleeding, bruising, or swelling where you injected the medication;
a painful erection that lasts 4 hours or longer;
severe pain or irritation of your penis or urethra; or
redness, lumps, tenderness, unusual shape or curving of the erect penis.
Less serious side effects may include:
unusual discharge from your penis; or
mild pain in your penis, urethra, or testicles;
headache, dizziness;
back pain;
a rash on the skin of your penis;
itching, warmth, or numbness of your penis;
cough, stuffy nose, cold symptoms, flu symptoms.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Your sexual partner may also have side effects such as burning, itching, or irritation of the body areas that come into contact with your penis. See also: Side effects
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Prostavasin dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Erectile Dysfunction:
Parenteral: Erectile dysfunction of vasculogenic, psychogenic or mixed etiology: Initial: 2.5 mcg injected intracavernously into the lateral penis. If there is a partial response, the dose may be increased, within one hour, by 2.5 mcg to a dose of 5 mcg, and then in increments of 5 to 10 mcg, depending on erectile response, until the dose that produces an erection suitable for intercourse and not exceeding a duration of 1 hour is reached. If there is no response to the initial dose of 2.5 mcg dose, the second dose may be increased to 7.5 mcg within one hour, followed by increments of 5 to 10 mcg. No more than 2 doses should be given within a 24-hour period during initial titration. Erectile dysfunction of pure neurogenic etiology : Initial: 1.25 mcg injected intracavernously into the lateral penis. If there is a partial response, the dose may be increased,within one hour, by 1.25 mcg to a dose of 2.5 mcg, followed by an increment of 2.5 mcg to a dose of 5 mcg, and then in 5 mcg increments until the dose that produces an erection suitable for intercourse and not exceeding a duration of 1 hour is reached. No more than 2 doses should be given within a 24-hour period during initial titration. Maximum: doses of greater that 60 mcg are not recommended. Transurethral suppository: The dosage strengths of Prostavasin suppositories include 125 mcg, 250 mcg, 500 mcg, and 1000 mcg per urethral suppository. The administration of these dose forms of Prostavasin requires substantial assistance and patient education by qualified health care professionals. It is recommended that patients begin with either the 125 mcg or 250 mcg urethral suppositories and increase or decrease the dose based on clinical response. The lowest dose necessary to maintain an erection suitable for intercourse and achieve full detumescence within 1 hour is optimal.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Patent Ductus Arteriosus:
Initial: Prostavasin for injection to treat patent ductus arteriosus must be administered via continuous IV infusion. Begin infusion with 0.05 to 0.1 mcg/kg/min. If the response to this initial dose is inadequate, the dosage can be increased up to 0.4 mcg/kg/min, although in general, higher infusion rates do not produce greater effects. Maintenance: after a therapeutic response is achieved, reduce the infusion rate to the lowest possible dosage that maintains the response. This may be accomplished by slowly reducing the dosage in a stepwise fashion from 0.1 to 0.05 to 0.025 to 0.01 mcg/kg/min.
Can Prostavasin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Prostavasin?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Prostavasin, or if you have:
sickle cell anemia or the sickle cell anemia trait;
leukemia;
a tumor of the bone marrow ;
a curved or deformed penis;
penile fibrosis or Peyronie's disease;
if you have a penile implant; or
if you have been told you should not have sexual intercourse for health reasons.
To make sure you can safely use Prostavasin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
a history of blood clots;
heart disease, high blood pressure (hypertension);
a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; or
a disease that could be passed in blood (such as hepatitis or HIV).
Use a condom to prevent transfer of this medication to your sexual partner if she is pregnant or could become pregnant.
Prostavasin, Prostavasin, Prostavasin, or Muse should not be used by women or by anyone under 18 years old.
What other drugs will affect Prostavasin?
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
blood pressure medication; or
a blood thinner such as heparin or warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Prostavasin. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
How should I take Prostavasin?
Your first dose of this medicine will be given in your doctor's office so you can be observed for how well the medication works and if it causes any side effects. You will then be shown how to properly give the medication to yourself. Wait at least 1 day after your first dose before using the medicine again.
Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Using too much Prostavasin can be very dangerous.
Prostavasin is used only when needed to get an erection. An erection should occur within 5 to 20 minutes after you use the medication, and should last for 30 to 60 minutes. The length of time your erection lasts may be slightly different.
The injectable form of Prostavasin is injected into the side of the penis.
The transurethral pellet is a very small suppository that is inserted into the opening of the penis (the urethra).
Do not use more than 2 Prostavasin pellets in one day (24 hours). Do not use more than 3 Prostavasin injections per week. Allow at least 24 hours to pass between injections.
Prostavasin comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Prostavasin injectable is a powder medicine that comes with a sterile liquid for mixing it. Prostavasin is a brand of Prostavasin injectable supplied as a needle and syringe that contains both the powder medicine and the sterile liquid. The dose is automatically mixed when you turn a dial on the end of the syringe. The Prostavasin syringe is designed for only one use. Carefully follow the instructions provided with this product.
Use a disposable needle only once. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.
Prepare your Prostavasin dose only when you are ready to use the medicine. Do not shake the mixed medicine. After mixing, the medication should be clear. Do not use the medication if it looks cloudy or has particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription.
Do not give yourself an Prostavasin injection or pellet if you do not understand the instructions for proper use. Call your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for help with injection instructions. Using an Prostavasin transurethral pellet improperly could cause damage to your urethra.
The Prostavasin device uses a very thin needle, which could break easily. If the needle breaks during injection and you can see and grasp the broken end, remove it and contact your doctor. If you cannot remove the broken end, call your doctor right away.
An Prostavasin injection can cause bleeding where the needle is placed. This can make it easier for your sexual partner to be exposed to your blood. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have a virus such as hepatitis or HIV, which can be passed to another person who comes into contact with your blood.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your penis may need to be examined every 3 months. Visit your doctor regularly.
Storing this medicine:
Keep each urethral pellet in its original foil pouch until you are ready to use it. Store the foil pouches in the refrigerator. You may store the pouches at room temperature for up to 14 days.
Store Prostavasin injectable at room temperature. The 40 microgram strength of unmixed Prostavasin can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 months, or until the expiration date on the label, whichever happens first.
Do not expose Prostavasin products to freezing or very hot temperatures. Do not store your medication in a closed automobile, or pack it into luggage that will be placed into a cargo area during travel.
Can Prostavasin be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Prostavasin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Prostavasin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Prostavasin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
One patient reported useful
How active was the Prostavasin in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms? Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Prostavasin were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
Patients
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Useful
1
100.0%
Two patients reported side effects
Does the Prostavasin Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about It has side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Prostavasin. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Prostavasin.
Patients
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It has side effects
1
50.0%
No side effects
1
50.0%
One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Prostavasin is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Prostavasin medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients
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Expensive
1
100.0%
Three patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Prostavasin? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Prostavasin should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
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Once in a day
3
100.0%
Thirteen patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Prostavasin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
%
11-50mg
6
46.2%
1-5mg
3
23.1%
6-10mg
2
15.4%
501mg-1g
1
7.7%
101-200mg
1
7.7%
Five patients reported time for results
How long will I use Prostavasin before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 2 weeks and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Prostavasin. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Prostavasin kindly click here
Patients
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2 weeks
2
40.0%
> 3 month
1
20.0%
1 month
1
20.0%
1 day
1
20.0%
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yet
Seven patients reported age
Patients
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46-60
4
57.1%
> 60
3
42.9%
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