Drugs for ED And BPH Flashcards
The penis is innervated by what system?
ANS
Erection is under control of what system?
PSNS
Ejaculation and penile relaxation is under what system
SNS
Defined as the persistent inability to either achieve or sustain an erection to permit satisfactory intercourse
Impotence
What are potential causes of ED?
(Chronic diseases and psychological)
Chronic disease- DM and HTN
psychological- anxiety and depression
Drug induced causes:
Thiazide diuretics
Beta blockers
Cardiac glycosides
Aldosterone antagonist
Antidepressants(SSTIs-TCAs-MAOIs)
Antipsychotics
Mood stabilizers
Physiology of an erection
More blood flowing in and less flowing out, the penis enlarged, resulting in an erection
Prototype drug for ED:
sildenafil
Class and MOA of sildenafil
Class: selective phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor(PDE5)
MOA: increases and preserves cGMP levels
Therapeutic uses for sildenafil
-enhances an erection caused by physical contact or other sexual stimuli
-DOES NOT DIRECTLY CAUSE AN ERECTION
-only administered PRN
While on sildenafil, you must wait 24 hours before taking what drug?
A nitrate
ADR for sildenafil?
-hypotension
-nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy(NAION)/ transient vision changes
-sudden hearing loss (unilateral)
-priapism
-milf transient visual disturbances
Should you take sildenafil with high-fat meals?
No, it delays absorption
How many times a day should you take sildenafil?
1 dose in 24 hours
What drug has a prolonged duration of action?
Tafalafil
How long should you wait before taking a nitrate with tadalafil?
48 hours (longer half-life)
What two things are contraindicated with in tafalafil?
-nitrates
- alpha blockers (except tamsulosin)
When does tadalafil reach its full therapeutic effect?
2 hours