GU Flashcards
When the penis is flaccid:
arterial blood flow (in)=venous blood flow (out)
With an erection:
arterial blood flow (in)>venous blood flow (out)
3 main causes of ED (broad categories)
- Organic
- Psychogenic
- Medication/drug-induced
MC cause of organic ED
decreased blood flow (d/t dz ie DM, HTN, heart dz–> vascular problems)
Organic causes of ED
- Decreased blood flow (MC)
- Hormone imbalance (low testosterone)
T or F- all people with low testosterone levels have ED?
F
Psychogenic causes of ED
stress, anxiety, depression
What meds can cause ED?
- BP meds
- Antipsychotic meds (esp 1st gens)
- Antidepressants
- BPH
- Opioids
- Nicotine
- Excessive alcohol
What specific BP meds can cause ED? (3)
BBs, clonidine, methyldopa
What specific antipsychotic meds can cause ED? (4)
1st gen antipsychotics (not 2nd gens): haloperidol, chlorpromazine, thioridazine, fluphenazine
What specific antidepressants can cause ED?
SSRIs, SNRIs
What is the #1 reason why pts stop taking their antidepressants?
ED
What specific BPH drugs can cause ED?
finasteride, dutasteride, silodosin
What specific opioids can cause ED?
ALL, especially methadone
Are 1st or 2nd gen antipsychotics more likely to cause ED?
1st gen
What is a useful tool for patient hx for pts w/ ED?
International index of erectile function (IIEF-5) questionnaire
Pt hx for ED (2 essential things to help obtain it)
- IIEF-5 questionnaire
- Past medical hx
ED physical exam findings (4)
- hypogonadism (dec testosterone)
- penile dz
- enlarged prostate
- HTN, DM (vascular dz)
What is the goal of therapy for ED?
increase QUANTITY and QUALITY of sexual intercourse
Should ED txs be used for pts w/o ED?
NO
1st step before initiating tx of ED
Identify cause- physical vs psychological
Tx algorithm for PHYSICAL ED
- 1st= Lifestyle modifications
- if no effect–> devices and medications
Tx algorithm for PSYCHOLOGICAL ED
- 1st= Lifestyle modifications
- if no effect–> medications
For an erection to happen, muscle must be ____ (contracted/relaxed)
relaxed
Physiology of an erection: starts with _____
acetylcholine
Physiology of an erection: 2 pathways after acetylcholine is released: ____ or _____
increased NO (nitric oxide) release or increased Prostaglandin E release
Physiology of an erection: When NO is released, this causes an increase of _____
cGMP
Physiology of an erection: When prostaglandin E is released, this causes an increase of _____
cAMP
Physiology of an erection: Increases in both cGMP and cAMP result in decreased _____
calcium
Physiology of an erection: When calcium is blocked, muscle_____, allowing erection
relaxes
Which side of the “erection pathway” does Alporostadil affect?
increases prostaglandin E (Alporostadil is prostaglandin E), leading to increased cAMP and dec Ca
Which side of the “erection pathway” do phosphodiesterase inhibitors affect?
Slows breakdown of cGMP, leading to increased cGMP and dec Ca
ED tx algorithm: drug-induced ED
- d/c offending agent
OR
-reduce dose of offending agent
ED tx algorithm: Organic ED–> What are the 1st line options? (2)
-Oral PDE inhibitor
or
-Vacuum erection device
Organic ED: is it a physical or psychologic cause of ED?
physical
ED tx algorithm: Organic ED–> What are the 2nd line options?
Intracavernosal therapy (injection)
ED tx algorithm: Organic ED–> What are the 3rd line options?
Intraurethral alprostadil (suppository)
ED tx algorithm: Organic ED–> What is the last line option?
penile prosthesis (surgery)
ED tx algorithm: Psychogenic ED (2)
- psychotherapy
- behavior modification
List the non pharm tx for ED (devices)
- Vacuum erection device (1st line)
- Penile prosthetic implant (last line)
2 first line therapies for ED tx
Vacuum erection devices and Oral PDE inhibitors
Vacuum erection device time of onset
30 min
How long should vacuum erection devices be used for?
only for 30-60 mins
Vacuum erection devices: what maintains erection?
tension bands
What is a downside of vacuum erection devices that you need to inform your pt of?
ejaculation won’t always occur
CIs for the 2 devices
- sickle cell anemia
- pt already on anticoagulants ie coumadin
ABSOLUTE CI for devices
sickle cell anemia
What are the 3 categories of pharmacologic tx of ED?
- phosphodiesterase inhibitors
- Prostaglandin E1
- Unapproved (rx and herbal) agents
1st line pharm therapy for ED?
phosphodiesterase inhibitors
List the phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil
Sildenafil brand name
Viagra
vardenafil brand name
Levitra
tadalafil brand name
Cialis
which PDE inhibitors inhibit PDE-5, slowing the breakdown of cGMP?
Sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil
Which PDE inhibitors inhibit PDE-6?
Sildenafil, vardenafil (minimal)
Where is the enzyme PDE-6 found in the body?
the eyes around the photoreceptors
PDE-6 affects what part of your vision?
color vision, especially the color blue
What ADR can occur in drugs that inhibit PDE-6? What do you do if this occurs?
color changes can occur. Stop drug immediately before photoreceptor damage is permanent
Onset of action for vardenafil?
1 hr
Onset of action for Sildenafil?
30 min- 1 hr (shortest onset of the 3)
Onset of action for tadalafil?
2 hrs (longest onset of the 3)
Duration of action for Sildenafil?
4 hrs
Duration of action for tadalafil?
24-36 hrs (longest)
Duration of action for vardenafil?
4 hrs
What is the fatty meal effect?
absorption of the drug is affected by fatty meals, so you must take the drug on an empty stomach
Which PDE inhibitors have the fatty meal effect?
sildenafil, vardenafil
Photoreceptor damage (color changes) are most common with which PDE inhibitor?
sildenafil (viagra); vardenafil only small risk; tadalafil rare, but there’s still a warning
What is the least potent PDE inhibitor?
sildenafil (dose= 25-100 mg); others dose= 5-20 mg
Which PDE inhibitors should you take on an empty stomach?
sildenafil, vardenafil
Which PDE inhibitors can you take with or without food?
tadalafil
What is a good thing to keep in mind when deciding which ED med is best to prescribe your pt?
insurance coverage
MOA- PDE inhibitors
inhibits phosphodiesterase enzymes, slows breakdown of cGMP, allowing for depression of Ca, leading to smooth muscle relaxation and erection
What side of the erection pathway do PDE inhibitors affect?
left side (NO, cGMP)
Drug-drug interactions- PDE inhibitors
-Alcohol and nitrates
Are PDE inhibitors absolutely CI’d if pt is on nitrates?
No.
If pt is on nitrates, how long must they wait to take their nitrates after taking viagra?
24 hrs
If pt is on nitrates, how long must they wait to take their nitrates after taking cialis?
48 hrs
Are PDE inhibitors absolutely CI’d if pt drinks alcohol?
No. moderate ETOH consumption is ok (ETOH in excess=absolute CI)
ADRs- PDE inhibitors
Rare and serious:
- nonarteritic anterior optic neuropathy (NAION)
- priaprism
Other:
-change in color vision (mainly viagra)(d/t PDE-6 inhibition)
Definition: vision changes in the eye (not the same as the color changes)
nonarteritic anterior optic neuropathy (NAION)