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I AM 88 YRS. YOUNG; HAVE USED THE ALPROSTADIL INJECTIONS
Question: I AM 88 YRS. YOUNG; HAVE USED THE ALPROSTADIL INJECTIONS IN THE PAST/ IS THIS THE SAME AS USA PRODUCED?
Brief Answer:
usually very similar with minimal differences
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are slight differences in the medications but the active ingredient is essentially the same.
There are sometimes minimal differences in the inactive ingredients used by the different manufacturers but the in essence the mode of action, efficacy and side effect profile are usually similar.
There are a few persons that react to or do not have a similar effect with medications that have different manufacturers, but most persons do not have any issues and can use them safely.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
usually very similar with minimal differences
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are slight differences in the medications but the active ingredient is essentially the same.
There are sometimes minimal differences in the inactive ingredients used by the different manufacturers but the in essence the mode of action, efficacy and side effect profile are usually similar.
There are a few persons that react to or do not have a similar effect with medications that have different manufacturers, but most persons do not have any issues and can use them safely.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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