Erectile Dysfunciton, Prostate, Testosterone Flashcards
ED Treatment, risk factors
- HTN
- Hyperlipidemia
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Alcohol
ED Treatment, 1st Line
PDE5-I (Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors)
Viagra (Sildenafil)
Levitra (Vardenafil)
Cialis (Tadalafil)
ED Treatment, 2nd Line
Alprostadil (Synthetic PGE-1)
suppository, intracavernosal injection
PDE5-Inhibitors
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors
- Acts like Nitric Oxide
- Increase smooth muscle relaxation & blood flow
- Doesn’t work for 30-40% of patients (try 6-8 doses)
PDE5 - I ADRs
- Hypotension/Dizziness except not w Cialis/Tadalafil!
- Headache
- Flushing
- Nasal congestion
- Dyspepsia
- Visual disturbances not w Cialis/Tadalafil
- Priapsism & Back Pain - *ONLY w Cialis / Tadalafil *
PDE5-I Interactions
Nitrates, CI, need 24-48 hr separation
HTN meds - need to lower dose,
*esp alpha blockers (doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin)
Levitra / Vardenafil CI w Antiarrythmics, LONG Q-T
Viagra (Sildenafil)
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
Administration -> 1 HOUR PRIOR, NO FATTY FOO
Peak effect -> 30 to 60min
Duration of effect -> 4hr
Daily dose -> 25-100mg, MAX 1
LEAST EXPENSIVE - $10 for 30 pills, 20mg each
Levitra (Vardenafil)
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
Administration -> 1 HOUR PRIOR, NO FATTY FOO
Peak effect -> 70 to 90min
Duration of effect -> 4hr
Daily dose -> 5-20mg, MAX 1
Cialis (Tadalafil)
how is this one different?
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
Administration -> prior OR daily dose - FAT FOO OK
Peak effect -> 2hr
Duration of effect -> 24 -36hr
Daily dose -> 5-20mg MAX I
- No visual disturbances or Hypotension*
- More prone to Priapsism and Back Pain**
Also indicated for BPH
Which PDE5-I is also indicated for BPH
Cialis (Tadalafil)
Which PDE5-I has the fastest peak effect?
Viagra / Sildenafil
30-60 min
Which PDE5-I lasts the longest?
Cialis (Tadalafil)
24-36 hrs
Which PDE5-I is the least expensive?
Genergic Viagra (Sildenafil)
Which PDE5-I can be taken with fatty foods without decreasing efficacy?
Cialis (Tadalafil)
Which PDE5-I doesn’t cause Hypotenstion?
Cialis (Tadalafil)