MUSE: How the Medicated Urethral System Works

MUSE is a medicated urethral suppository used in treating erectile dysfunction. It works by dilating the blood vessels in the penis to increase blood flow, resulting in an erection.

MUSE (Medicated Urethral System for Erections) FAQ

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What is Muse erectile dysfunction treatment?

MUSE represents a unique approach for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, commonly called impotence. It is based on the discovery that the urethra (the normal pathway for urine) can absorb certain medications into the surrounding erectile tissues thereby creating an erection.

What is Muse (alprostadil)?

Muse (alprostadil) is a single-use, medicated transurethral system for the delivery of alprostadil, a vasodilator, to the male urethra indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. What Are Side Effects of Muse? Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

How do you use Muse in a urethra?

A moist urethra makes administration of Muse easier. The medicated pellet has been specially developed to dissolve in the small quantity of urine that remains in the urethra after urination. Open the foil pouch by tearing fully across from the notched edge. Let the Muse slide out of the pouch.

How long does muse Erection last?

An erection should begin within 5 – 10 minutes after administering MUSE. The duration of effect is approximately 30 – 60 minutes. However, the actual duration will vary from patient to patient. What will the erection be like? How will it compare to the erections I had when I was younger?

What is Muse 1000 microgram urethral stick?

1. Name of the medicinal product MUSE 1000 microgram urethral stick. 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition Each urethral stick contains 1000 micrograms alprostadil. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. Pharmaceutical form Urethral Stick.

How do you use a Muuse urethra?

A moist urethra makes inserting MUSE easier Open the foil pouch by tearing fully across the notched edge (Fig. 2) Remove the protective cover from the end of the applicator by holding the body of the applicator with your thumb and forefinger and twisting (Fig. 3) Check that you can see the medication at the end of the stem (Fig. 4.)