Erectile Dysfunction Flashcards

1
Q

What other factors may cause ED?

A

Low testosterone (hormone imbalances)

Stress and depression (psychological issues)

Neurological illness

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2
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List common drugs that cause ED

A

HTN meds - esp, BB, Clonidine, Methyldopa

Antipsychotics - Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine and
Thioridazine

Antidepressants - esp, SSRIs and SNRIs

Atomoxetine

BPH meds - Finasteride ,Dutasteride (possible persistent sexual
dysfxn after d/c) and Silodosin

Chemotherapeutic agents - Leuprolide (Lupron)

Cimetidine - which blocks Androgenic hormones

Opioids, chronic use, including methadone

Nicotine

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3
Q

What’s the primary pharmacologic therapy for ED?

A

Phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors

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4
Q

Are all PDE-5 inhibitors used in ED?

A

No!

Some are used in BPH, and pulmonary arterial. The brand names are different depending on use

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5
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What’s REQUIRED for PDE-5 inhibitors to work?

A

Sexual stimulation

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6
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MOA of PDE-5 inhibitors?

A

They increase blood flow to the penis following sexual stimulation (which is req)

Note: they don’t increase desire

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7
Q

List agents used as PDE-5 inhibitors in ED

A

Sildenafil (Viagra)

Vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn ODT)

Tadalafil (Cialis)

Avanafil (Stendra)

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8
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What’s the brand name of sildenafil? (PDE-5 inhibitor)

A

Viagra

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What’s the brand name of Vardenafil? (PDE-5 inhibitor)

A

Levitra

Staxyn ODT

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10
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What’s the brand name of Tadalafil? (PDE-5 inhibitor)

A

Cialis

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11
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What’s the usual strengths of Sildenafil (Viagra)?

A

25, 50, 100mg

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12
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How should Sildenafil (Viagra) be taken?

A

50mg, ~ 1 hr (0.5 - 4 hrs) B4 intercourse

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13
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What’s the starting dose of Sildenafil (Viagra)in elderly pts (age > 65yrs)?

A

25mg

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14
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What strengths do Vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn ODT) come in?

A

2.5, 5, 10, 20mg (Levitra)

10mg only (Staxyn ODT)

Note: 10mg Staxyn ODT = 10mg Levitra

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15
Q

Staring dose of Vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn ODT)?

A

10mg taken ~ 1hr b4 intercourse

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16
Q

Staring dose of Vardenafil (Levitra) in elderly pts (age > 65yrs)?

A

5mg

17
Q

Staring dose of Tadalafil (Cialis)?

A

10mg taken ~ 1hrs b4 intercourse

OR

2.5mg-5mg daily (for men that use cialis > 2 times a wk)

18
Q

Staring dose of Tadalafil (Cialis) in men that use it more than 2 x a week?

A

2.5 - 5mg

19
Q

SEs of PDE-5 inhibitors?

A

Headache

Flushing

Dyspepsia

Color

Erythema

20
Q

Are all PDE-5 inhibitors CYP 3A4 inducers?

A

No!

They’re CYP 3A4 SUBSTRATES

(T4 use lower dose with inhibitors)

21
Q

Whats the best way to take PDE-5 inhibitors?

A

Best when taken on an empty stomach, avoid with fatty food (Tadalafil is with or without food)

22
Q

What other meds are PDE-5 inhibitors absolutely C/I with?

A

Nitrate meds (any NTG-containing drug, e.g. Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Isosorbide dinitrate-hydralazine (BiDil)

23
Q

What other class of meds are used with caution with PDE-5 inh?

A

Selective and non-selective alpha-antagonist - may enhance hypotensive effect

24
Q

If pts can’t use PDE-5 inhibitors, what alternatives agents are available?

A

Intracavernosal alprostadil (Caverject)

Transurethral alprostadil (MUSE)

Tri-Mix gel (papaverine, phentolamine and alprostadil) - compounded, not FDA approved

25
Q

What’s erectile dysfunction (ED)?

A

ED is reduced blood flow to the penis, which is commonly caused by diseases, including DM, metabolic syndrome, obesity, HTN, HD and nerve damage