Phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors

Question 1

Phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5 inhibitors

Sidenafil
Tadalafil
Vardenafil

When not to take and meds not to combine?
Educate pt on?

Answer 1

Sidenafil- Viagra
Tadalafil- Cisalis
Vardenafil- Levitra

Dont’s: mix with nitrates: isosorbide dinitrate, some alpha-blockers, nitroglycerin
Stops: ED more 4 hrs go to ER.
Stop if have MI or stroke with in 3-6m