Staxyn (Vardenafil) belongs to the class of medications called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. It is used to treat Erectile Dysfunction (male impotence). It helps to achieve penile erection sufficient for sexual activity to occur. It does this by allowing a greater blood flow into the penis when a man taking the medication is sexually aroused. It works only with sexual stimulation and does n...More on Staxyn indication

Alprostadil belongs to a family of medications known as prostaglandins. Prostaglandins like alprostadil cause increased blood flow to certain areas of the body by causing the blood vessels in the area to widen. Muse (Alprostadil-urogenital) is used to treat Erectile Dysfunction by causing increased blood flow to the penis in particular. The goal of Muse (Alprostadil-urogenital) is to achieve erect...More on Muse indication

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Staxyn (Vardenafil). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Staxyn (Vardenafil) with your doctor. The...More on Staxyn side effects

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Muse (Alprostadil-urogenital). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Muse (Alprostadil-urogenital) wit...More on Muse side effects

Do not take Staxyn (Vardenafil) if you: are allergic to Staxyn (Vardenafil) or any ingredients of Staxyn (Vardenafil) are taking (or have taken in the past 24 hours) any medication that contains nitrates (e.g., amyl nitrite "poppers," isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide dinitrate, Nitroglycerin, nitric oxide) are taking Cobicistat, atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, or saquinavir (for...More on Staxyn contraindications

Do not use alprostadil suppositories if: you are allergic to alprostadil or any of the ingredients of the medication you are a woman or child you are prone to venous thrombosis you have an anatomical deformation of the penis, such as angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, or Peyronie's disease you have a condition that increases the risk of priapism, such as sickle cell Anemia, Multiple Myel...More on Muse contraindications

There may be an interaction between Staxyn (Vardenafil) and any of the following: alcohol Aldesleukin Aliskiren alpha-agonists (e.g., Clonidine, methyldopa) alpha-blockers (e.g., Alfuzosin, doxazosin, Terazosin) Alprostadil Amiodarone angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; Captopril, Ramipril) angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs; e.g., Candesartan, Irbes...More on Staxyn precautions

There may be an interaction between alprostadil (MUSE) and any of the following: anticoagulants (e.g., Warfarin, Heparin) blood pressure medications (for high blood pressure) other medications that act on the blood vessels (including those taken by mouth to enhance or cause an erection) phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (e.g., Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Vardenafil) If you are taking any of th...More on Muse precautions