According to the National Institute of Health, Erectile Dysfunction (ED) affects as many as 30 million men around the country and among this half of the men are over the age of 75 years. The treatment of ED can be done by giving patient the trials of PDE5 inhibitor. But the most effective drug for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction is Caverject. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men.
Reasons, why Caverject is prescribed?
It contains a molecule alpostradil, it is a drug that relaxes muscles and widens the blood vessels of the penis. Alpostradil could not be taken as the single drug; there is a mixture with which it is injected. It comes with a mixture of compound which when mixed up with the alpostradil, activates it. The injectable syringes contain a specific measurement for each dose.
When it should be taken?
It can only be taken when prescribed by the doctor with proper precautions and explicit instructions. Doctors normally prescribe it to be taken 3 to 5 minutes before the sexual activity. The one who is on Caverject prescription should make sure of the dosage consumption and how it will be injected. The doctor will tell you about the proper dosage by testing several injections, once the proper dosage has been found the one should not use it more than 3 times a week and for any concerns must consult your doctor.
Side effects:
The most common side effect in the person using Caverject is pain in the penis; however it is not a severe pain. One should notice that if this pain remains for several hours and gets worse, there is a need to consult with a doctor. Another most common side effect is pain persisting for more than 4 hours, if that happens it is an emergency and you consult your doctor.