ED Flashcards

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Medicines to treat ED

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  • Phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors
  • Prostaglandin analogue
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Phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors

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  • Sildenafil (1 hour)
  • Tadalafil (30 mins)
  • Avanafil (30 mins)
  • Vardenafil (25-60 mins)
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3
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Prostaglandin analogue

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Alprostadil

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4
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Alprostadil

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Not given orally
Urgent medical help is prolonged erection lasting more than 4 hours (priapism)

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Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors - Side effect

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Hypotension
Flushing
Headache
Migraine
Dyspepsia
Nasal congestion
Palpitations
Tachycardia

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Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors - C/I

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MI
Unstable angina/recent stroke
Hypotension (<90 mmHg)
Taking nitrates

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Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors - interactions

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Nitrates
Alpha blockers (once stabilised, then initiate)
CCBs
Nicorandil

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