Trimix - Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction

Trimix is a medication used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It contains a combination of three drugs - usually alprostadil, papaverine, and phentolamine - that are injected into the penis to stimulate blood flow and produce an erection.
Category
Medication
Where to get
Prescribed by healthcare providers, available at pharmacies
Applicable for
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Trimix FAQ

What is trimix used for?

Trimix is a prescription combination drug containing alprostadil, papaverine, and phentolamine. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction.

What is trimix erectile dysfunction?

What Is TriMix? TriMix is an intracavernous injection comprised of three vasodilators for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). According to the American Urological Association, intracavernous injections (like TriMix) are currently the most effective non-surgical option for treating symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men today.

Why is tri-mix called Tri-mix?

Tri-Mix is so named because it is a compounded drug comprised of a mixture of three drugs namely phentolamine, papaverine and alprostadil in varying concentrations. This drug is not readily available in traditional retail pharmacies but must be specially made at compounding pharmacies.

Is trimix a drug?

Trimix isn’t a drug with just a single active pharmaceutical ingredient drug. It’s a compounded medication that’s produced at compounding pharmacies, which are usually more expensive, and the dose of each of the individual ingredients may vary. Research does suggest that the efficacy of Trimix is similar to the efficacy of alprostadil.

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