Erectile Dysfunction Flashcards
Risk factors of ED
sedentary lifestyle, obesity, smoking, hypercholestreamia, metabolic syndrome
What disease does ED increase the risk of?
cardiovascular disease
Examples of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors
Tadafil, sildenafil, avanafil, vardenafil
How doe PD5 inhibitors work?
Increase blood flow to penis
Which PDE5 inhibitor is longer acting?
Tadalafil
when is a patient deemed to be a non responder to PDE5 inhibitors?
If a patient receives 6 doses of a PDE5 inhibitor at the maximum dose with no effect
What blood pressure levels are PDE5 inhibitors contraindicated in?
If systolic <90 or BP >170/100
How long before sexual activity should sildenafil be taken?
1 hour (if taken with food can delay onset)
How long before sexual activity should Tadalfil be taken?
30 mins
What sympathomimetics can be used for priapism?
Adrenaline, metaraminol, phenylephedrine
what receptors does adrenaline act on?
alpha and beta a
What shuld be monitored when giving adreanline?
BP + ECG
What condition is Dapoxetine used for?
Premature ejaculation