Alprostadil and Cerdelga

• Generic Name: alprostadil
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Caverject, Caverject Impulse, Edex, Muse, Prostin VR Pediatric, Edex Refill

Alprostadil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and to help diagnose certain causes of this disorder. Alprostadil is also used to improve blood flow in newborn babies with heart problems. This medication guide addresses only the adult male use of alprostadil in erectile disorders.

Alprostadil relaxes blood vessels and muscles in the penis which increases blood flow, causing an erection.

Alprostadil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: eliglustat
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Cerdelga

Cerdelga (eliglustat) reduces the formation of a certain protein in the body in people with type 1 Gaucher disease>.

Gaucher disease is a genetic condition in which the body lacks the enzyme needed to break down certain fatty materials (lipids). Lipids can build up in the body, causing symptoms such as easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, anemia, bone or joint pain, enlarged liver or spleen, or weakened bones that are easily fractured.

Cerdelga is used to treat mild to moderate type 1 Gaucher disease in adults. It is used only if a specific liver enzyme (2D6) in your body breaks down or metabolizes drugs at a certain rate.

Cerdelga may improve the condition of the liver, spleen, bones, and blood cells in people with Type I Gaucher disease. However, eliglustat is not a cure for this condition.