Caverject Intra-Cavernosal Injections

• • A treatment option for erectile dysfunction.
  • Usually when oral techniques have failed ie Viagra, Levitra and Cialis.
  • Or where the patient wishes to skip the oral phase for something more effective.
  • ED can occur from the age of 40.
  • Risk factors:
    • Older.
    • Overweight.
    • Diabetic,
    • Hypertensive,
    • Cardiac issues.
  • An alternative is a Vacuum Pump Device.
  • Worse cases may require a penile prosthesis.

How is it done?

• This procedure is done at home.
• You will be given a ‘hands-on’ instruction.
• An effective dose will be determined.
• A pre-made-up syringe with a determined dose is made ready prior to the injection.
• The penis is pulled away from your body with the non-dominant hand.
• The injection site is cleaned with an alcohol wipe.
• Caverject is injected at the base of the corpora cavernosa at an angle of 45 degrees with the shaft. See hand-out.
• Allow 5 minutes for an erection to be obtained.
• The erection lasts approximately 20 minutes.

What next?

• Once the correct the dose has been established.
• You feel comfortable using the injections.
• A repeat script will be issued.
• Your GP will continue with the medication.
• Dr Michael Gillman, Men’s Health Physician is a fantastic alternative.

Complications?

• Dose too high for the individual.
• Prolonged painful erection.
• If erection lasts longer than 4-6 hours, it becomes an emergency, and you are required to visit your local Emergency Department.
• This will be drained with a syringe.
• A surgical bypass my be done with possible erectile dysfunction as complication.

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