PGE-1 CONTAINING LYOPHILIZED LIPOSOMES FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

摘要

A method for the treatment of erectile dysfunction comprises instilling intra meatally an aqueous solution containing prostaglandin containing liposomes and a detergent for lysing the liposomes. A pharmaceutical composition for treating erectile dysfunction comprises a two component system. The first component comprises a predetermined amount of lyophilized prostaglandin containing liposomes. The second component comprises a predetermined volume of an aqueous solution containing a detergent for lysing the liposomes. Dissolution of the lyophilized prostaglandin containing liposomes yields a liquid composition suitable for application to the penis, to effect erection.