Week 14 Mens health Flashcards
Dutasteride
Avodart
Hormonal
Antitestosterone
5-alpha reductase inhibitor (prevents T to DHT)
BPH
Gynecomastia, reduced libido, impotence, dizziness
none significant
Hazardous drug, CI: Pregnant women/women of child-bearing potential
Finasteride
Proscar (BPH)
Propecia (Hair loss)
Urinary
Antitestosterone
5-alpha reductase inhibitor (prevents T to DHT)
BPH, (hair loss)
Gynecomastia, reduced libido, impotence, dizziness
none significant
Hazardous drug, CI: Pregnant women/women of child-bearing potential
Lidocaine
Lipoderm
topical
Analgesic/Anti-inflammatory
Topical Analgesic
Local anestetic that blocks nerve impulses
Posterherpetic neuralgia, localized pain
Localized reactions, contains aluminum (MRI), numbness/tingling
none-topical
intact skin, liver dysfunction
Sildenafil
Viagara (ED)
Revatio (PAH)
Miscellaneous
Vasodilator
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor (smooth muscle relaxation)
Erectile dysfunction, PAH (different brand name)
Headache, muscle ache, flushing, nausea, chest pain, lower blood pressure
Nitrates, alpha adrenergic agonists
Sudden loss of vision/hearing, hypotension, CI: organic nitrates
Tadalafil
Cialis (ED)
Adcirca (PAH)
Miscellaneous
Vasodilator
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor (smooth muscle relaxation)
Erectile dysfunction, PAH (different brand name)
Headache, muscle ache, flushing, nausea, chest pain, lower blood pressure
Nitrates, alpha adrenergic agonists
Sudden loss of vision/hearing, hypotension, CI: organic nitrates
Tamsulosin
Flomax
Urinary
Nonvascular Smooth Muscle Relaxant
Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker (smooth muscle relaxation)
BPH, ureteral stones, neurogenic bladder
Abnormal ejaculation, rhinitis, headache/dizziness
PDE-I, HTN medications
Not for HTN
Terazosin HCl
Hytrin
Urinary
Nonvascular Smooth Muscle Relaxant
Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker (smooth muscle relaxation)
BPH (HTN)
Abnormal ejaculation, rhinitis, headache/dizziness
PDE-I, HTN medications
none
