Alprostadil

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IUPAC_name = 7-((1R,3R)-3-hydroxy-2-((R,E)-3-hydroxyoct-1-enyl)-5-oxocyclopentyl)heptanoic acid

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CAS_number = 745-65-3
ATC_prefix = C01
ATC_suffix = EA01
ATC_supplemental = ATC|G04|BE01
PubChem = 149351
DrugBank = APRD00785
C=20 | H=34 | O=5
molecular_weight = 354.481 g/mol
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Alprostadil is the pharmaceutical name for prostaglandin E₁. It is used as a drug in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and has vasodilatory properties.

exual dysfunction

Aprostadil is sold in the United States as urethral suppositories, under the brand name MUSE [ [http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,550749|Muse,00.html MUSE] ] (Medicated Urethral Suppository for Erection). It is also sold in injectable form as [http://www.caverjectimpulse.com/ Caverject] and Edex.

Muse delivers alprostadil as a penile suppository, inserted into the urethra, at least ten minutes before the erection will be needed. Caverject and Edex are similarly fast-acting, but are actually injected directly into the corpus cavernosum of the penis.

NexMed is developing transdermal forumulations—Alprox-TD(R) for men with erectile dysfunction and Femprox(R) for female sexual arousal disorder. Alprox-TD(R) has been selling in China and in Hong Kong since October 2001 and April 2002, respectively.Two Phase III studies have been completed for this product, and the Company is seeking regulatory approval in the U.S., Canada and Europe. cite web
title=NEXM: Dutton Sees Strong Speculative Buy and 12-Month Price Double
url=http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/722371/
author=Fain Hughes
date=2007-10-29
accessdate=2007-11-01]

Other uses

Aprostadil is also used in maintaining a patent ductus arteriosus in the fetus. This is primarily useful when there is threat of premature closure of the ductus arteriosus.

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