Erectile Dysfunction Flashcards
1
Q
What may cause erectile dysfunction?
A
Psychogenic, vascular, neurogenic, and endocrine abnormalities. Can also be caused by drugs.
2
Q
Which drugs can cause erectile dysfunction?
A
Antihypertensives, antidepressants, antipsychotics, cytotoxics.
3
Q
How is erectile dysfunction treated?
A
With drugs that increase the blood flow to the penis. These include alprostadil and the phosphodiesterase inhibitors.
4
Q
Give examples of phosphodiesterase inhibitors which can be used to treat erectile dysfunction.
A
Sildenafil, tadalafil, avanafil, vardenafil.
