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Health Encyclopedia: Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Injections Or Topical Treatments

Injections or Topical Treatments

Penile injections have now largely been replaced by PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil. Nevertheless, injection therapies employ various drugs that have properties that help achieve erection, even in many men who do not succeed with PDE5 inhibitors. The standard drugs used in injections include:

Alprostadil
Phentolamine
Papaverine

Although any or all of these drugs are very effective, injections or other invasive methods of administration are awkward and uncomfortable...

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Expert & Community Posts

Side Effects of Caverject and Penile Injections

By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

In the previous entry we were discussing injection therapy for erectile dysfunction. It must be... Read more »

Injectables Used for Erectile Dysfunction

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Despite what the commercials claim oral agents are not going to work for all patients. Some... Read more »

3 years ago, I had an unpainful erection which went down on its o

By David Knowles, M.D. , Health Expert

3 years ago, I had an unpainful erection which went down on its own after 6 hours; it was caused... Read more »

Male Genitalia 101

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

That's right, it's time to really understand your male anatomy, so you can then have an... Read more »

What to Expect at an Erectile Dysfunction Evaluation

By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

The initial evaluation for erectile dysfunction (ED) includes a history and physical exam. How... Read more »

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Health Guide

Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Introduction

Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficiently rigid for sexual intercourse, ejaculation, or both. Sexual drive and the ability to have... Read more »

Birth Control Options for Women: Spermicidal and Barrier Contraception

Spermicidal and Barrier ContraceptionBarrier contraceptives are devices that provide a physical barrier between the sperm and the egg. Examples of barrier contraceptives include the male condom,... Read more »

Health Risks of Smoking

Health RisksEffects on the LungsAccording to the American Lung Association, smoking is directly responsible for about 90 percent of the deaths due to lung cancer. Smoking is also responsible for the... Read more »

Erectile Dysfunction Medications: Impotence Medications

There are three oral medications approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction: Sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), and tadalafil (Cialis). All three belong to a class of drugs... Read more »

Scleroderma: Prognosis

PrognosisAt this time there is no cure for scleroderma and no treatment to change its course, but outlook varies widely. Many patients, even many with systemic scleroderma, can expect a normal... Read more »

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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