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Rx Files Men's Health Flashcards

1
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Define ED

A

inability to achieve or sustain an erection

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2
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What is on the differential diagnosis as to the cause of ED?

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  • cardiovascular disease
  • diabetes
  • ethanol/ substance abuse
  • psychological factors
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3
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What drugs may cause ED?

A
  • antipsychotics
  • antidepressants
  • propranolol
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4
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Sildenafil brand

A

Viagra

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5
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Sildenafil mechanism of action

A

selective PDE-5 inhibitor

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6
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Sildenafil dosing

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50 mg (25 mg for elderly) one hour prior to intercourse. 
Max dose 100 mg/day
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7
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Sildenafil ADRs

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  • headache
  • flushing
  • priapism
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What may happen with high sildenafil levels?

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PDE-6 may be affected which plays a role in photo-transduction in the retina - patient may complain of blue-tinted vision

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What is a serious drug interaction with sildenafil?

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Nitrates can cause fatal hypotension

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10
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What is the difference between sildenafil and newer analogues?

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greater selectivity for PDE-5 with longer half life

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