Warnings and Precautions
CAVERJECT may cause prolonged erection (4 to 6 hours) or priapism (over 6 hours).
You should seek immediate medical help for an erection that lasts more than 3 hours.
You must be properly trained by your doctor on how to use CAVERJECT.
CAVERJECT is used with a very thin needle that could break easily. If the needle breaks during use and you can see and touch the broken end, remove it and contact your doctor. If you cannot remove the broken end, seek medical help right away.
If the needle is bent, do not use it and do not try to straighten it before using it. This could make it more likely to break. If the needle is bent, remove it from the syringe, discard it, and attach a new needle to the syringe.
CAVERJECT DOES NOT PROTECT against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS. For Protection against STIs, it is advisable to use protective measures.
Before or while you use CAVERJECT talk to your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
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sickle cell anemia or a history of sickle cell anemia (abnormality of the red blood cells), multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow) or leukemia;
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an erection that lasted more than 4 hours;
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a deformed penis or Peyronie’s disease;
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a penile implant;
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blood clotting problems or on medicines to prevent blood clotting such as warfarin or heparin.
CAVERJECT should not be used in children and newborns. CAVERJECT contains benzyl alcohol which can cause death in children, especially in babies born early, and in babies who have a low weight when they are born.