Male Reproductive System Pharmacology Flashcards

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androgen therapy

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Replacement of male hormones to treat patients who produce insufficient hormone naturally

Examples: testosterone cypionate, Andronate, depAndro

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antiprostatic agents

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Medication to treat early cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia. May prevent surgery for mild cases

Examples: finasteride, Proscar; dutasteride, Avodart

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erectile dysfunction agents

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Medication that temporarily produces an erection in patients with erectile dysfunction

Examples: sildenafil citrate, Viagra; tadalafil, Cialis

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spermatocide

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Destruction of sperm. One form of birth control is the use of spermatolytic creams

Examples: octoxynol 9, Semicid, Ortho-Gynol

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