Phentolamine (Intracavernosal)
Brand Names : Rogitine
Proper Use of This MedicineTo give the
injection:
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Cleanse the injection site with alcohol. Using a sterile needle,
inject the medicine slowly and directly into the base
of the penis as instructed by your doctor. It should not be injected just
under the skin
. The injection is usually not painful, although you
may feel some tingling in the tip of your penis. If the injection is very
painful or you notice bruising or swelling at the place of injection, that
means you are injecting the medicine under the skin. Stop, withdraw the needle,
and reposition it properly before continuing with the injection.
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After you have completed the injection, put pressure on the place
of injection to prevent bruising. Then massage your penis as instructed by
your doctor. This helps the medicine spread to all parts of the penis, so
that it will work better.
This medicine usually begins to work in about 10 minutes. You should attempt
intercourse within 2 hours after injecting the medicine.
Dosing - The dose of phentolamine will be different
for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or
the directions on the label
. The following information includes only
the average doses of phentolamine. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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For injection
dosage form:
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For the treatment of impotence:
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Adults - 0.5 to 1 milligram (mg) injected very slowly into the
area of your penis as directed by your doctor. Allow one or two minutes to
completely inject the dose. Do not inject more than one dose in a day. Also,
do not use this medicine more than two days in a row or more than three times
a week.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Keep the medicine from freezing.
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