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This is called penile injection therapy. Penile injections can help you achieve an erection if you have erectile dysfunction (ED) .  \nRead this resource carefully before starting injection therapy. If you do not follow the instructions in this resource, your doctor or APP may stop prescribing your penile injection medications and supplies.  \nAbout Penile Injection Therapy  \nThe tissue that causes you to get an erection ( erectile tissue) is a muscle. Going long periods of time without an erection is unhealthy for erectile tissue and may damage it.  \nWe believe having erections keeps erectile tissue healthy. A penile injection helps you have an erection. It works best if it’s given about 5 to 15 minutes before you want an erection.  \nGiving Yourself the Injection  \nYour advanced practice provider (APP) will review the instructions below with you. Generally, the training for the injections takes 2 office visits. Please be aware that each visit may take up to 1 hour, so you should plan your schedule on the day of your appointment.  \nUse this resource to help you the first few times you inject on your own.  \nPenile Injection Therapy 1/14  \nDo not take the following medications within 18 hours of injecting (before or after) :  \n Sildenafil (Viagra®) -20 mg to 100 mg  \n Vardenafil (Levitra®) -10 mg to 20 mg  \n Avanafil (Stendra®) -50 mg to 200 mg  \nIf you take tadalafil (Cialis®) 10 mg or 20 mg, do not inject within 72 hours (3 days) of taking the medication.  \nIf you’re using tadalafil (Cialis) 5 mg daily, ask your APP how you should use this medication along with your injections.  \nMedication  \nThe 3 most commonly used medications for injection therapy are Trimix, Bimix, and papaverine. Most men begin injection therapy with Trimix, which is a mixture of 3 ingredients: alprostadil, phentolamine, and papaverine. These ingredients work by relaxing the smooth muscle and opening the blood vessels in your penis, causing an erection. Your APP will decide whether Trimix or a different medication is best for you.  \nStoring your medication  \nThe alprostadil in Trimix can weaken over time, so Trimix should be stored in the refrigerator and away from light. This can keep the medication good for a few additional months. If you’re using Bimix or papaverine, you don’t need to keep the medication in your refrigerator because these medications don’t contain alprostadil.  \nDon’t use the medication if:  \n It has particles or is cloudy.  \n The rubber stopper comes off of the vial.  \nPenile Injection Therapy 2/14  \nAfter your second training visit, your medication will be delivered directly to your home from the compounding pharmacy (specialized pharmacy) . Call the compounding pharmacy to make arrangements for billing and shipping. This will limit delays in delivery.  \nCall your APP when you need a new prescription.  \nPreparing the injection  \n1. Prepare a clean surface for your supplies.  \n2. Gather your supplies:  \n 1 medication vial  \n 1 syringe ( one-time use only)  \n 2 alcohol wipes  \n Sharps container. You can use an empty detergent or bleach bottle with a cap, or a metal coffee can with a plastic top.  \n3. Wash your hands well with soap and water.  \nDrawing up the medication from the vial  \n1. If you’re using the medication for the first time, take the cap off. Throw the cap away. Open an alcohol wipe and wipe the rubber stopper on the top of the vial. You must always wipe the rubber stopper with alcohol before you insert the needle. This will kill any bacteria on the rubber stopper.  \n2. Take the syringe out of its package. Remove the cap from the needle. Be very careful not to let anything touch the needle. 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