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List the anticholinergics agents that can cause ED

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  1. Antihistamines
  2. Antiparkinsonian
  3. TCA’s
  4. Phenothiazine
  5. SSRI’s
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List the Dopamine Antagonist that can cause ED. MOA?

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Metoclopramide, Phenothiazines

Increase PRL, which inhibits testicular testosterone production

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List the Estrogens, antiandrogens that can cause ED. MOA?

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  1. LH-RH
  2. Digoxin
  3. Spironolactone
  4. Ketoconazole
  5. Cimetidine

Suppress tesosterone-mediated stimulation of libido

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List the CNS depressants that can cause ED. MOA?

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  1. Barbiturates
  2. Narcotics
  3. Benzodiazepines
  4. Short-term use of large doses of alcohol
  5. Anticonvulsants

Suppress perception of psychogenic stimuli

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List the agents thats decrease penile blood flow/reduce arteriolar flow to corpora cavernosa

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  1. Diuretics
  2. Peripheral β-adrenergic antagonists
  3. Central sympatholytics: Methyldopa, Clonidine
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Who are vacuum erection devices most effective for? Why?

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Couple in a stable relationship

Slow onset & not discrete

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Yohimbine MOA

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May reduce peripheral alpha adrenergic tone permitting cholinergic tone= Vasodilate

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Yohimbine ADE’s

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  1. Anxiety
  2. Insomnia
  3. Tachycardia (increases NE)
  4. HTN (increases NE)
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What are the 3 main concepts of PDE-I?

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  1. Effective regardless of the ED etiology
  2. Fail in 30-40% of pt’s
  3. CI in pt’s taking Nitrates
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PDE-5-I MOA

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Decreases catabolism of cGMP to the inactive form

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Where is PDE type 5 enzyme found in the body?

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  1. Genital tissue
  2. Peripheral vascular tissue
  3. Tracheal smooth muscle
  4. Platelets
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Where is PDE type 6 enzyme found in the body?

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Rods and cones of the eye

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What SE is PDE type 6 enzyme associated with?

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Blurred vision

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Define Cyanopsia

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Seeing everything tinted blue

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What PDE-I is Cyanopsia MC in?

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Sildenafil (Viagra)

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Where is PDE type 11 enzyme found in the body?

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Striated muscle

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What SE is PDE type 11 enzyme associated with? What PDE-I is this MC in?

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Myalgia and muscle pain

Tadalafil

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List the PDE-5’s that food decreases absorption by 1 hour

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  1. Sildenafil (Viagra)

2. Vardenafil (Levitra)

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List the PDE-5’s that may be taken with food/food does not affect drug absorption

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  1. Tadalafil (Cialis)

2. Avanafil (Stendral)

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List the PDE-5 that should be taken WITHOUT any food or liquid

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Vardenafil (STAXYN)

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List the PDE-5’s that may cause orthostatic hypotension when taken with large amounts of ethanol?

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  1. Tadalafil (Cialis)

2. Avanafil (Stendral)

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What PDE-5 is CI in sever hepatic disease?

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Tadalafil

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When should you decrease the Sildenafil dose?

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With the use of any potent Cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors

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List the MOST POTENT Cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors

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  1. Ketoconazole
  2. Ritonavir

Others: Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Cimetidine, itraconazole

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What PDE-5-I is the only PDE-I that does NOT inhibit enzyme 6 (a PDE-6-I) ?
Tadalafil
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What PDE-5-I is the only PDE-I that is NOT an active metabolite?
Tadalafil
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How long does it take for Tadalafil to reach peak plasma level?
2 hrs
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What is the time of onset of Tadalafil? Duration?
Onset=45 minutes | Duration=24-36 hrs
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MC PDE-5-I ADE's
1. HA 2. Dizziness 3. Facial Flushing 4. Dyspepsia 5. Nasal congestion
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What is a MAJOR ADE of PDE-5-1? Sx's of this ADE?
Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION): - Sudden, unilateral, painless blindness - D/t decreased blood flow to optic nerve - May be irreversible
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What patients are at risk for NAION?
1. Glaucoma 2. Macular degeneration 3. Diabetic retinopathy 4. HTN 5. Undergone eye surgery/eye trauma 6. 50+ 7. Smokers
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What ADE is unique to Tadalafil?
Low back pain
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What ADE is unique to Vardenafil?
QT Prolongation
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What is a rare, but urologic emergency PDE-5-I ADE?
Priapism
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What PDE-5-I's is priapism MC in? Why?
Sildenafil and Vardenafil | Shorter plasma half-lives
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How can you help prevent priapism?
Avoid EXCESSIVE DOSES
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Conservative Priapism treatment measures
1. Ice packs 2. Walk up stairs (artery steal phenomenon) 3. External perineal compression 4. Oral pseudoephedrine, 60-120 mg
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If these conservative measures fail, next step in treating priapism?
Needle aspiration of corpus cavernous with intracavernous injection: 1. Phenylephrine/Epinheprhine(alpha agonists) 2. Methylene blue
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PDE-5-I drug interaction
Organic Nitrates: Severe Hypotension
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List the Low CV Risk's
1. Asx CV dz w/ <3 RF's 2. Well-controlled HTN 3. Mild CHF (Class I or II) 4. Mild valvular heart dz 5. MI > 8 wks
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Management approach in pt's with Low CV risks?
Patients can be stated on PDE-I's
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List the Intermediate CV Risk's
1. > or equal to 3 RF's for CVD 2. Moderate CHF (Class III) 3. Mild/Moderate, STABLE angina 4. MI or Stroke in the past 2-8 wks 5. H/o CVA, TIA, or PAD
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Management approach in pt's with Intermediate CV risks?
Complete CV work-up and stress test to determine tolerance to increased myocardial energy consumption (during sex)
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List the High CV Risk's
1. Unstable/refractor angina 2. Uncontrolled HTN 3. Severe CHF (Class IV) 4. Moderate/Severe valvular dz 5. MI or Storke w/in past 2 wks 6. High-risk cardiac arrhythmia 7. Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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Management approach in pt's with high CV risks?
PDE-I CI
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Sx's of late-onset hypogonadism? (decreased testosterone levels starting at age 40)
1. Gynecomastia* 2. Decreased libido 3. ED 4. Small testes 5. Decreased muscle mass
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What may the patient develop if late-onset hypogonadism is left untreated?
1. Anemia | 2. Osteoporosis
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Who is testosterone replacement NOT recommended in?
1. Men with NORMAL testosterone levels 2. Asx hypogonadism 3. Isolated ED
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Testosterone MOA
1. Corrects sx's of hypogonadism 2. Directly stimulate androgen receptors in CNS (responsible for sex drive) 3. Stimulate NO synthase
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Why is Methyltestosterone | and Fluoxymesterone NOT recommended?
Heptatotoxicity
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What do you want to make sure you do with the administration/dosing with testosterone buccal system? Why?
Time the dose so that buccal system is removed q AM and PM toothbrushing d/t: 1. Gum irritation 2. Bitter taste
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What is IM Testosterone Cypionate CI?
Severe Hepatic or Renal impairment
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IM Testosterone Cypionate and Enanthate ADE's
1. Mood swings 2. Gynecomastia 3. Polycythemia 4. Hyperlipidemia
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What testosterone treatment produces normal circadian pattern of testosterone levels?
1. Patch- IF placed at night | 2. Gel
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Testosterone gel ADE
May be transferred to others who rub against the treats skin
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Testosterone Transdermal solution (Axiron) application instructions
1. Limit application to AXILLA | 2. Apply deodorant prior to application of Axiron
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Time of onset in Testosterone SQ implant pellet?
Delayed= 3-4 months
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Testosterone SQ implant pellet ADE
Pellet may be extruded accidentally, losing drug effect
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Oral Alkylated androgen ADE
Hepatotoxicity
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What testosterone treatment produces normal pattern of serum androgen metabolites
1. Patch | 2. Gel
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Aloprostadil (Caverject and Edex intracavernosal) MOA
Smooth muscle relaxation of arterial blood vessels and sinusoidal tissues in corpora= Enhanced blood flow
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Onset of Alporstadil? Duration of erection?
``` Onset= 5-15 minutes= RAPID Duration= No more than 1 hr ```
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What do you combine with intraurethral alprostadil (MUSE) to improve the treatment response?
Penile contsriction band
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What should you advise your patient to do before administrating intraurethral alprostadil (MUSE)?
Empty bladder, voiding completely
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What is the MOST INVASIVE treatment option in ED?
Penile Prosthesis

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