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What does a loss of libido indicate

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An Androgen deficiency

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What does a loss of erection indicate

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Arterial, venous, neurogenic, hormonal, or psychogenic cause

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What are some RF for ED

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HTN 2/2 Diuretics 
HLD (arteriosclerosis) 
DM 
Metabolic syndrome 
Smoking
Chronic ethanol abuse 
Psychological etiologies
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What Antichlinergics can cause ED

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Antihistamines 
Antiparkinson's 
TCA
Phenothiazines 
SSRI- Paroxetine, Sertraline, Fluvoxamine, Fluoxetine
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What Dopamine antagonists can cause ED

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Metoclopramide

Phenothiazines

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How do Dopamine antagonists cause ED

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Inhibit PRL inhibitory factor= increased PRL= Inhibit testicular testosterone production

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What estrogens and antiandrogens cause ED

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LHRH
Digoxin 
Spironalactone 
Ketoconazole 
Cimetidine
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What CNS Depressants cause ED

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Barbituates, narcotics, benzos

They suppress preception of psychogenic stimuli

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What agents decrease penile arterial blood flow to corpora

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Diuretics
peripheral Beta antagonists
Central sympatholytics (methyldopa, clonidine)

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Other meds that can cause ED include

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Gemfibrozil, Finasteride, dutasteride, Clofibrate, MAOI

OPIATES!

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What are the types of sexual dysfunction in men

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Decreased or Increased libido 
Impotence 
Delayed ejaculation
Retrograde ejaculation 
Infertility
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What nervous systems innervate the penis

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Point and Shoot
PNS= erection (arterial flow increases, venous outflow decreases)
SNS= Ejaculation

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What is the order of Tx for ED from least to most invasive

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Vacuum erection devices
Oral PDE inhibitors (first line!)
Intracavernosal injections or Intraurethral inserts
Surgery for penile prosthetic

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Who is VED best for

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Couples in a stable relationship
They are very obvious and take about 30 min to work- Lasting for about one hour (goal)
Can use constriction band or tension ring to prolong erection

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What is the normal job of alpha 1

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Vasoconstrict in the periphery

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What oral meds can be used in the treatment of ED

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Yohimbine 
Trazodone 
PDE Inhibitors (Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Vardenafil, Avanafil)
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How does Yohimbine work and what are it’s ADE

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Reduce Alpha adrenergic tone= vasodilation

ADE: Tachy, insomnia, anxiety, HTN

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What is Trazodone

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a poor antidepressant, decent sleep agent

Peripheral alpha adrenergic antagonist

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What are key concepts of PDE inhibitors

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Effective regardless of etiology of ED
Effective in 60-70%
CI in ANYONE taking Nitrates

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What is the MOA of PDE inhibitors

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Sexual stimulation= NO release= increased cGMP= erection
PDE catabolizes cGMP= lose erection
PDE inhibitors= PDE can NOT catabolize cGMP= maintained erection

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What is specific about PDE 5

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Found in genital tissues (also extragenital- peripheral vascular tissue, trachea smooth muscle, and platelets)
Decreases catabolism of cGMP

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What is specific about PDE 6

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Local to rods and cones of eyes

ADE: blurred vision, Cyanopsia (MC with viagra)

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What is specific to PDE 11

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Local to striated muscle

ADE: Myalgia, muscle pain (MC tadalafil)

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What PDE-inhibitors need to be titrated

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Sildenafil (viagra)
Vardenafil (levitra)
Tadalafil (Cialis)

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What PDE-inhibitors have delayed absorption when taken with food
Sildenafil (viagra) Verdenafil (levitra) Staxyn
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What PDE-inhibitors can be taken with food
Tadalafil (Cialis) | Avanafil (stendra)
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What is Staxyn
a PDE inhibitor that is dissolved on the tongue 1 hour prior to sex
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Why is Tadalafil special
It can be taken at a higher dose (5-10mg) 30 min prior to sex, OR, at a low dose (2.5-5mg) daily BUT* contraindicated in those with severe hepatic impairment
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What PDE-inhibitors are not to be taken with alcohol
Tadalafil (cialis) avanafil (stendra) --Can cause orthostatic hypotension
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How does Tadalafil work
Blocks PDE 5 and 11 (not 6- so no vision ADE) Takes 45 minutes to onset, and 2 hours to peak (longer onset)- but lasts 24-36 hours has NO active metabolite
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What drug interaction is important with Sildenafil (viagra)
Decrease viagra dose with CYP45- 3A4 inhibitors (Ketoconazole, Ritonavir, Cimetidine, Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Itraconazole, Squinavir)- must know all those
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When must you reduce Tadalafil's dose
Only with the most potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitors (Ketoconazole, Itraconazole)
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What are the MC ADE of PDE inhibitors
``` HA Facial flushing Dyspepsia Nasal congestion Dizziness (all 2/2 vasodilation or smooth muscle relaxation from PDE5 in extragenital tissues) ```
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What is the worst ADE of PDE inhibitors
NAION- nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AKA decreased blood flow to optic nerve) Sudden, unilateral, painless blindness, irreversible
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What patients are high risk for NAION
``` Glaucoma macular degeneration diabetic retinopathy HTN s/p eye surgery/eye trauma 50+ y/o smokers (alters platelets) ```
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What ADE is specific to Tadalafil (Cialis)
low back pain-- linked to PDE 11 inhibition (striated muscle)
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What ADE is specific to Vardenafil
QT prolongation (can cause torsades- Tx with mag!)
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What can cause a priapism
Sildenafil and Vardenafil (shorter half life) Excess PDE-Inhibitor dose Concomitant therapy with other erectogenic drugs
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How do you treat a priapism
1. Icepack to perineum and penis 2. Walk upstairs to get blood flowing (arterial steal phenomenon) 3. External perineal compression - If these fail, HOSPITAL
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What is medical treatment of a priapism
oral pseudoephedrine 60-120 mg (alpha-agonist= constriction) Phenylephrine, epinephrine, methylene blue into corpus cavernosa
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What drugs can interact with PDE inhibitors
Organic nitrates (severe hypotension) CCB adrenergic antagonist morphine
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How do Nitrates interact with PDE-inhibitors
They produce hypotension on their own, so combined it's even stronger NO can increase tissue levels of cGMP
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Who should and should not take PDE inhibitors based on cardiovascular risk
Low risk: Can be started on PDE-I Intermediate: need cardio workup and treadmill stress test to assess tolerance to increased myocardial energy consumption High risk: PDE-I contraindicated
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What is "low risk"
- Asx w/ <3 CVD RF - HTN well controlled - mild CHF (NYHA I or II) - mild valvular disease - MI >8 weeks ago
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What is "intermediate risk"
- 3+ CVD RF - mild/mod stable angina - MI/stroke w/in 2-8 weeks - mod CHF (NYHA class III) - Hx of CVA/TIA/PAD
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What is "high risk"
- Unstable/refractory angina - HTN uncontrolled - Severe CHF (NYHA IV) - MI/stroke w/in 2 weeks - Mod/severe valve disease - High risk cardiac arrhythmias - Obstructive HCM
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Who can be treated with testosterone
Sx patients; | -Hypogonadism + Decreased libido and low serum testosterone
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What is "male menopause"
When testosterone starts declining (age 40) by 10% per decade
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What are symptoms of low testosterone
``` decreased libido ED gynecomastia small testes less body hair/beard less muscle mass more body fat **If untreated, anemia and osteoporosis ```
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When should you measure testosterone
Early morning (8AM) Normal is 300-1100 *Measure with LH
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Why do we measure LH with testosterone
To determine the type of hypogonadism Primary: elevated LH Secondary: decreased LH
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What does testosterone replacement actually do
-Improves libido secondarily correcting ED BUT, testosterone does not directly correct ED -Corrects Sx of hypogonadism: malaise, low strength, depression
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Who should never receive testosterone
Men w/ normal testosterone levels ASx patient with hypogonadism Pt with ED as only sign of hypogonadism
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What does testosterone replacement stimulate
-Directly stimulates androgen receptors in CNS | +/- stimulates NO synthase= more NO in cavernosa= enhanced PDE5 effects
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What are oral testosterone supplements
- Methyltestosterone (not recommended, hepatotoxic) | - Fluoxymesterone (not recommended, hepatotoxic- alkylated androgen)
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What is the testosterone buccal system
Place just above incisor, remove before every morning and night tooth brush DO NOT chew or swallow ADE: gum irritation, bitter taste
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What are parenteral testosterone options (IM)
- Cypionate (ADE mood swings 2/2 supraphysiologic serum concentrations- CI in severe hepatic or renal dz) - Enanthate (ADE mood swings- steer clear if w/ severe hepatic or renal dz) * *the above have ADE of mood swings, gynecomastia, polycythemia, HLD - Undecanoate (need REMS program to Rx- single dose)
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What is significant about the testosterone patch (androderm)
Admin at bedtime to testosterone is produced in circadian pattern Apply to upper arm, back, abd, or thigh- rotate q7 days Dont swim, shower, or wash w/in 3 hours of application ADE: Dermatitis
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What are the testosterone gel options
Androgel/Testim 1% (apple in AM to shoulder, up arms, or abd- Titrate @ 14d interval- cover and wash hands with soap and water after placement- kids and women avoid touching) Androgel 1.6% (apply in AM to shoulder and up arms- Titrate after 14-28 d)
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How do you use Testosterone spray
``` 4 sprays to front and inner thighs Cover after application avoid contacting women and children wash hands w/ soap and water Titrate at 14-35 day intervals ```
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How do you use testosterone solution
Apply to axilla only (deoderant can be used prior to Axiron) Dont swim or shower for 2 hours after applying Titrate at 14-35 day intervals
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How do you use a testosterone pellet
Forearm incision and subQ implant under local anesthesia 1 pellet= 75mg testosterone (use 2-6) Results NOT immediate (3-4 months) Needs to be placed by trained health professional ADE: can be extruded accidentally
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What is significant about oral testosterone
It really should not be used- causes HLD and sodium retention Oral alkylated (Fluoxymesterone) will achieve normal testosterome srum level, but it is very hepatotoxic So just steer clear of oral testosterone
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What do we need to know about testosterone admin time and monitoring
Gel and patch are more circadian
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What is Alprostadil
intracavernosal injection or intraurethral pellet to Tx ED (MUSE efficacy is 43-65%) (Caverject and Edex efficacy is 70-90%) With training, pt can self administer
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What is the Intraurethral pellet
Alprostadil (MUSE)
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What are the Intracavernosal injection options
Alprostadil (Caverject or Edex) Papaverine (PDE5 inhibitor) Phentolamine (nonselective a-adrenergic blocker= dilation)
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How do Caverject and Edex work (injection)
stimulate adenyl cyclase= more cAMP= less intracell calcium= smooth muscle relaxation= more blood flow in corpora (NO independent, good for DM pt, s/p radical prostatectomy, and PDE failure pt) -Acts w/in 5-15 min, should last no more than 1 hour (half life 5-10 min)- duration related to dose *Can use with VED
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How does MUSE work (pellet)
Admin 5-10 min before sex, no more than 2x day Void completely before placing Most is removed by first pass through LUNGS- so minimal systemic absorption! Use with constriction band to improve, or with VED
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What is penile prosthesis
Surgical insertion to treat ED for pt who dont respond to or are not candidates for any other Tx
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What can you do for "non-responders"
Switch from one PDE5 inhibitor to another -No response to viagra= give Vardenafil Switch to as needed daily Tadalafil May combine PDE5 inhibitor with Alprostadil in some patients

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