Trimix (drug)
Treatment for erectile dysfunction
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Trimix is a prescription combination drug containing alprostadil, papaverine, and phentolamine. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction.[1][2][3]
administrationinjection, intraurethral, topical
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| Alprostadil | prostaglandin |
| Papaverine | vasodilator |
| Phentolamine | alpha blocker |
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| Routes of administration | injection, intraurethral, topical |
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Medical use
Available forms
Trimix is available in several different formulations, including a gel that can be used topically, a gel that can be administered into the urethra, and an injectable form that is administered via intracavernosal injection (an injection at either side, not the base, of the penis).[2][4][5][6]
Adverse effects
Pharmacology
Trimix is a combination of three drugs: alprostadil, papaverine, and phentolamine. These medications work in combination to increase blood flow to the penis, resulting in an erection.[1][2][3] Alprostadil is a prostaglandin vasodilator that allows more blood to flow into the area by relaxing the smooth muscle in the blood vessels of the penis.[3][7] Papaverine is a smooth muscle relaxant that acts by increasing blood flow to the penis.[3][8] Phentolamine is an alpha blocker that relaxes blood vessel muscles, allowing more blood to flow to the penis.[3][9]
Society and culture
Availability
While the active drugs in Trimix have all been individually approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Trimix as a combination drug has not been approved by the FDA and is only available from compounding pharmacies.[1][3][10] Trimix is typically prepared by the compounding pharmacy in a sterile environment and then frozen.[11] The compound is stable for up to six months while stored frozen and for one month if stored refrigerated beginning at the time of manufacture.[12]