prostaglandin that relaxes the smooth muscles of the penis, enhancing blood flow, and producing erection; first produced as Caverject®, an injectable Prostaglandin E1
A drug identical to a substance that naturally occurs in the penis and aids in achieving an erection.
synthetic version of a naturally-occurring substance that opens blood vessels and increases blood flow.
a pharmaceutical drug that dilates the blood vessels. Used in impotence injections.
Generic name for prostaglandin F, (PGE), a medication that relaxes the cavernosal smooth muscle in the penis resulting in an erection
An injectible prostaglandin drug (See Caverject®)
A chemical applied to the penis by gel, urethral suppository, or injection, which increases the flow of blood to the penis and produces erection.
A type of drug called a vasodilator. These drugs can increase blood flow by expanding blood vessels.
Alprostadil is the pharmaceutical name for prostaglandin E1. It is used as a drug in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and has vasodilatory properties.