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Men's Health II Flashcards

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Erectile Dysfunction etiology

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-DM
-HTN
-cornary artery disease
-MS, Parkinson’s, stroke
-low testosterone (rare)

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Physical causes of ED

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-injury
-surgeries
-medicines
-radiation

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Drug-induced sexual dysfunction

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-antidepressants
-anti-HTN
-estrogens/anti-androgens
-5-a reductase inhibitors
-chemo

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lifestyle causes of ED

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-alcohol
-tobacco
-obesity
-inadequate sleep/fatigue
-stress

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5
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Erection subtypes

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-psychogenic
-reflexogenic
-nocturnal

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Erection mech

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-PSNS
-ACH –> NO
-NO –> cGMP
-cGMP = inc Ca
=RELAXATION
-inc blood flow that squeezes vein shut to prevent draining of blood

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Nocturnal penile tumescence

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-3-6 erection/night
-influenced by T levels
-controlled by sacral nerves (REM sleep, PSNS, full bladder)

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ED treatment

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  1. treat/eliminate known causes
  2. Oral PDE-5 inhibitors
  3. Intraurethral or Intracavernous TX
  4. Possible combo therapy
  5. Penile Prosthesis
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Treatment of underlying cause of ED

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-D/C drugs if cause
-testosteone tc if hypogonadism
-counseling if psychogenic

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Alternative to Oral PDE-5 inhibitors if contraindicated

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-vacuum erection devicce

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Oral therapies for ED

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-first line for most
-smooth muscle relaxation
-PDE-5 inhibitors
-sexual stimulation required

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PDE-5 inhibitor drugs

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-Sildenafil (Viagra)
-Tadalafil (Cialis)

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PDE-5 inhibitor dosing

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-many men may not respond to starting dose
-adjust dose to produce erection that lasts no longer than 1 hour
-adjust dose-renal disease

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Sildenafil (VIagra) dosing

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-50-100mg
-DI w CYP3A4
-lower dose w a-blocker
-take on empty stomach

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Tadalafil (Cialis) dosing

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-10mg-20mg
-2.5-5mg if daily
-does NOT inc BP
-ok to take w food
-daily low dose may be more effective

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PDE-5 inhibitor drug interaction

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-CYP3A4 inhibitors (grapefruit juice)
-prolongs effect of drug
-food delays absorption

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Sildenafil 25mg starting dose

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-hepatic impairment
-low clearance
-drug interaction

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PDE-5 inhibitor potential side effects

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-headache
-flushing
-dyspepsia
-nasal congestion
-light sensitivity
-nasal congestion
-sudden vision loss

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PDE-5 inhibitor precautions

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-pts on nitrates
-pts on a-blockers (start at lower dose)
-pt w severe CAD
-report erections > 4 hours

20
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PDE-5 inhibitor pt education

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-take 1-2 hrs prior to intercourse
-or daily dosing
-report long erection, visual/hearing complaints, dizziness, palpitations
-avoid nitrates

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PDE-5 inhibitors for pulmonary HTN

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-sildenafil (Revatio) 20mg PO TID
-tadalafil (adcirca) 40mg PO qd

22
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Ro Sparks

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-sildenafil 55mg + tadalafil 22 mg
-sublingual
-15 min onset

23
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Vacuum erection devices

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-very effective
-slower onset
-base ring maintains erection
-bruising, numbness
-pain, blue penis
-avoid in sickle cell pts

24
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Transurethral therapy of ED

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-Alprostadil Pellets (MUSE)
-suppository

25
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alprostadil pellets (Muse)

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-125, 250, 500, 1000 mcg
-pts prefer over injection but less effective
-5-10 min onset

26
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Alprostadil pellet (MUSE) directions

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-urinate
-insert suppository
-role penis for 10-30 sec
-max of 2 doses per day
-use w oral agents?

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Intracavernosal injections

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-Alprostadil injection (Caverject)
-if pt fails PDE-5 inhibitors

28
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Alprostadil injection

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-may be best for neurogenic ED
-teach injection technique
-many disc after one year
-max 1/day, 3 per week
-highly effective
-no sexual stimulation required

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Side effects of alprostadil injections

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-local irritation
-penile pain
-risk of priapism
-cavernosal plagues or areas of fibrosis

30
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Alprostadil injection dosing

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-2.5 mcg start
-10-20 mcg
-60mcg max

-titrate to dose that produces erection lasting 1 hour

31
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Trimix

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-IC injection
-papverine
-phentolamine
-prostaglandin E1

32
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Penile Prostheses

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-semi-rigid insert
-pump (irreversible replace every 5-10 years)

33
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Focused shock wave therapy

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-non-invasive
-targets vasc function
-not FDA approved

34
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Other therapies to treat ED

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-Yohimbine
-Prelox
-Ginger root
-American Ginseng
-Potency wood
-horny goat weed
-gingko

35
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Priapism

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-condition in which penis remains erect for hours in absence of stimulation or after stimulation has ended
-non/ischemic (painful)

36
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Priapism cause

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-drugs
-sickle cell
-pelvic tumors
-leukemias
-genital trauma
-unknown most cases

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Drug induced priapism

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-ED drugs
-antidepressants (bupropion, trazadone, fluoxetine, sertraline, lithium)
-antipsychotics (clozapine, chlorpromazine)
-anticoagulants (heparin, warfarin)
-cocaine
-alcohol, prazosin, hydroxyzine

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ischemic (painful) Priapism treatment

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-phenylephrine 0.1-1mg
-blood aspiration
-saline irrigation

39
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non-ischemic priapism treatment

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cold packs and compression

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