Men's Health Drugs Flashcards
What is Endogenous testosterone used for>
Testosterone deficiency
Hypogonadism
What are the 2 biggest adverse effects of Endogenous testosterone?
Virilization
Hepatotoxicity
What is Methyltestosterone used for?
Delayed puberty
what are the 5 drugs used for Erectile dysfunction?
Sildenafil Vardenafil Tadalafil Avanafil Alprostafil
what side effect can Erectile dysfunction drugs lead to?
hypotenstion due to vasodilation
What do you want to try to do to decrease premature ejaculation ? (pharmocologically)
decrease serotonin uptake –> basically shit you give for depression
What is Finasteride used for?
BPH
What is Dutasteride used for?
BPH
What kind of obstruction do Finasteride & Dutasteride produce
MECHANICAL OBSTRUCTION
How does Finasteride & Dutasteride work?
Promotes regression of epithelial tissue = decreased mechanical obstruction
What is Silodosin used for?
BPH
What is Tamsulosin used for?
BPH
What kind of obstruction do Silodosin & Tamsulosin produce
DYNAMIC OBSTRUCTION
how does Silodosin & Tamsulosin work?
Relaxes smooth muscle in bladder neck, prostate capsule = decreased dynamic obstruction
Hypotension is likely due to the combination sildenafil and _______ are taken together?
nitroglycerin sublingual