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phentolamine

Definition: (fen-TOLE-a-meen) Given by injection, it causes blood vessels to expand, thereby increasing blood flow. When injected into the penis , it increases blood flow to the penis,which results in an erection. When used in combination with papaverine it is called a ''bimix.'' When prostaglandin E-1 is added it is called a ''trimix.''

For more information: See papaverine, Prostaglandin E-1, bi-mix, trimix. There is a section at this site dealing with injections.


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