Alprostadil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and to help diagnose certain
causes of this disorder. Alprostadil is also used to improve blood flow in newborn babies with a
certain genetic heart condition.
This alprostadil medication guide addresses only the
adult male use of this medication in erectile disorders.
Alprostadil relaxes blood vessels and muscles in the penis. This increases blood flow into
the penis, causing an erection.
Alprostadil may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.