Alprostadil injectable and transurethral and Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Betamethasone Acetate

• Generic Name: alprostadil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• 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: betamethasone
• Dosage Forms: injection, suspension
• Other Brand Names: Celestone Soluspan, Celestone, Celestone Phosphate, Selestoject, Cell-U-Jec, Adbeon, Beta-Phos/AC

Betamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Betamethasone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as allergic reactions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, inflammation of the joints or tendons, and problems caused by low adrenal gland hormone levels.

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