SYMPTOMS IN MEN

Question 1

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

what are contraindicated medications in ED?

Answer 1

Nitrates
Poppers for recreational purposes
Ritonavir
CYP3A4 inhibitors
Alpha blockers
Riociguat or other granulate cyclase stimulators for pulmonary hypertension

Question 2

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

What are medical contraindications in ED?

Answer 2

Heart attack
low BP
Poorly or uncontrolled high BP
Unstable angina (chest pain)
irregular heart beat or palpitations
heart problems:valve disorders
left outflow obstruction, aortic narrowing or cardiomyopathy
severe heart failure
active stomach or duodenal ulcers
pulmonary arterial hypertension
blood disorders
loss of vision as a result of damage to optic nerve

Question 3

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

What are referral criteria?

Answer 3

Medical/ medication contraindications
Adverse effects for immediate referral:
chest pains
a persistent and sometimes painful erection lasting longer than 4 hours (priapism)
A sudden decrease or loss of vision
an allergic reaction
seizures or fits
serious skin reactions such as Steven Johnson syndrome

Question 4

HAIR LOSS