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alprostadil

Definition: A prostaglandin derivative that relaxes the smooth muscles of the penis, enhancing blood flow. When injected into the penis, it can produce an erection in most cases. First produced as Caverject by Upjohn in 1995.

For more information: See prostaglandin, Caverject, Viridal Due. For an anatomical diagram of the penis to see the blood flow, go to Phoenix5.


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