Caverject and Procrit

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

• It is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: epoetin alfa
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit

Procrit (epoetin alfa) is a man-made form of a protein that helps your body produce red blood cells. This protein may be reduced when you have kidney failure or use certain medications. When fewer red blood cells are produced, you can develop a condition called anemia.

Procrit is used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy or chronic kidney disease, or anemia caused by taking zidovudine to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).

Procrit is also used to reduce the need for red blood cell transfusions in people having certain types of surgery.