Alprostadil injectable and transurethral and Thorazine

• 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: chlorpromazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Thorazine, Ormazine, Thorazine Spansule

Symptomatic management of psychotic disorders (i.e., schizophrenia).

Management of nausea and vomiting, including during surgery.

Relief of restlessness and apprehension before surgery.

Treatment of acute intermittent porphyria.

Adjunct in the treatment of tetanus.

Symptomatic management of manic phase of bipolar disorder.

Treatment of intractable hiccups.

Treatment of severe behavioral problems in children marked by combativeness and/or explosive hyperexcitable behavior (out of proportion to immediate provocations).

Short-term treatment of hyperactive children who exhibit excessive motor activity with accompanying conduct disorders manifested as impulsivity, difficulty sustaining attention, aggression, mood lability, and/or poor frustration tolerance.