ED Flashcards
1
Q
Medicines to treat ED
A
- Phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors
- Prostaglandin analogue
2
Q
Phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors
A
- Sildenafil (1 hour)
- Tadalafil (30 mins)
- Avanafil (30 mins)
- Vardenafil (25-60 mins)
3
Q
Prostaglandin analogue
A
Alprostadil
4
Q
Alprostadil
A
Not given orally
Urgent medical help is prolonged erection lasting more than 4 hours (priapism)
5
Q
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors - Side effect
A
Hypotension
Flushing
Headache
Migraine
Dyspepsia
Nasal congestion
Palpitations
Tachycardia
6
Q
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors - C/I
A
MI
Unstable angina/recent stroke
Hypotension (<90 mmHg)
Taking nitrates
7
Q
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors - interactions
A
Nitrates
Alpha blockers (once stabilised, then initiate)
CCBs
Nicorandil