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435 Words. 3 min Read. Written by Dr. Amy Pearlman
The suggestions I’m about to share are gems of knowledge I’ve learned from my own patients, as well as from the menMD case managers who regularly talk with patients about injection therapy. I wish I had known these tips during training! This is precisely why I’m excited to delve into this as our initial topic, as I believe it’s a crucial area that deserves attention.
These three different approaches may make the process easier for you or the patient, should you choose to share these industry secrets.
Insul-Ease is a syringe magnifier that holds the syringe and medication vial in place while magnifying 2x for easy viewing.
In addition to making administration easier, there are also techniques that can improve comfort during the injection. For instance, did you know that using a vacuum pump before injections can help inflate the tissue and reduce discomfort? It can also give you (or your patients) a far easier time spotting the target injection area.
Another thing to remember: the medication should go in smooth like butter. If you’re meeting resistance, it means you’ve hit something that isn’t the cavernosal tissue. Move the needle in and out at the same skin puncture site to find the correct injection area.
Finally, depending on the needle length, depth of insertion differs. Here’s some general guidelines to follow:
I don’t know about you, but the biggest question I get asked when a patient starts injection therapy is, “does it hurt?” If your patients are concerned about pain or have experienced it in the past, ask them to take a dose of an OTC pain reliever of their choice prior to the appointment. This can help minimize the chance of penile ache.
The Takeaway
When it comes to treating ED, penile injections can be a powerful tool. With the right guidance on accessories, technique, and discomfort reduction, they’re not only effective, but also well-tolerated.
193 Words – 2 min Read. Written by Dr. Mike Shafor Pharm.D., RPH – General Manager PharmaLabs
Sterile injectable medication compounding will be affected nationally, as compounding pharmacies will be required to limit beyond-use dating on sterile preparations significantly, altering production schedules, increasing costs, and, unfortunately, in many cases, making it unfeasible to produce custom batches of sterile preparations for many compounding pharmacies.
PharmaLabs has been preparing for these regulatory changes for quite some time and is working diligently to complete all newly required testing on our product line to ensure that new regulatory requirements do not get in the way of our medications reaching your patients. If you would like more information concerning regulatory changes related to USP <797>, USP <795>, or USP <800>, feel free to reach out to Dr. Mike Shafor, Pharm.D., RPH, with your questions or concerns. PharmaLabs is here to support you!
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