Male Reproductive Medications

Question 1

androgens

Answer 1

• testosterone related hormone

- used to treat hypogonadism

Question 2

anabolic steroids

Answer 2

• testosterone like compounds

- LT use adverse effects: increased cholesterol, low sperm count, impotence, aggression, psychological dependence

Question 3

erectile dysfunction medications

Answer 3

• sildenafil (viagra)
• vardenafil (Levitra)
• tadalafil (Cialis)
• vacuum pumps

Question 4

phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor

Answer 4

• sildenafil (viagra)
• relaxes smooth muscle in corpus cavernous to allow increased BF to penis
• used to treat ED
• adverse effects: hypotension, headache, dizziness, flushing, rash, nasal congestion, diarrhea, dyspepsia, UTI, chest pain, indigestion, blurred vision, changes in colour perception, priapism
• avoid grapefruit juice

Question 5

BPH medications

Answer 5

• alpha1-adrenergic blockers

- 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

Question 6

5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

Answer 6

• inhibits 5-alpha-reductase to proliferation of prostate gland
• used to promote shrinkage of prostate gland restoring urinary function
• adverse effects: sexual dysfunction, impotence, decreased libido, ejaculatory dysfunction
• can be absorbed through skin and harm male fetus