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Side effects include decreased breathing or a lack of breathing at high doses. The medication can also cause hypotension, or low blood pressure. [4] Alprostadil is also used for adults with erectile dysfunction. It is typically given when other medications are ineffective.
Trimix is a combination of three drugs: alprostadil, papaverine, and phentolamine. These medications work in combination to increase blood flow to the penis, resulting in an erection. [1] [2] [3] Alprostadil is a prostaglandin vasodilator that allows more blood to flow into the area by relaxing the smooth muscle in the blood vessels of the penis.
Less frequently employed treatments encompass prostaglandin pellets inserted into the urethra, the injection of smooth-muscle relaxants and vasodilators directly into the penis, penile implants, the use of penis pumps, and vascular surgery. [4] [15] ED is reported in 18% of males aged 50 to 59 years, and 37% in males aged 70 to 75. [14]
Overall, our findings suggest that more people over 70 years of age should be considered for statin treatment.” — Borislava Mihaylova, DPhil “Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause ...
Having ED is a common problem that both older men and younger men in the United States experience. In fact, some research indicates that 30 million American men experience symptoms of ED — and ...
Prostaglandin analogues such as misoprostol are used in treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers. [2] Misoprostol and other prostaglandin analogues protect the lining of the gastrointestinal tract from harmful stomach acid and are especially indicated for the elderly on continuous doses of NSAIDs.
An injection into the deltoid muscle is commonly administered using a 1-inch long needle, but may use a 5 ⁄ 8-inch long needle for younger people or very frail elderly people. [ 11 ] The ventrogluteal site on the hip is used for injections which require a larger volume to be administered, greater than 1 mL, and for medications which are known ...
New RSV vaccines are now available to help prevent serious infection in people over 60. Doctors explain the RSV vaccine and its side effects in older adults.