Erectile Dysfunction/Testosterone Therapy

Question 1

Sildenafil

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 1

Viagra
* Interacts with nitrates (isosorbide, NTG, etc.)
* May cause dizziness, headache, and color vision changes
* Use with caution in patients with liver failure

Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial hypertension

Injectable, oral solid, liquid

Question 2

Tadalafil

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 2

Cialis
* Can be taken daily or PRN for ED
* Interacts with nitrates (isosorbide, NTG, etc.)
* May cause dizziness, headache, and color vision changes
* Use with caution in patients with liver failure

Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial hypertension, BPH

Oral solid

Question 3

Vardenafil

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 3

Levitra
* Interacts with nitrates (isosorbide, NTG, etc.)
* May cause dizziness, headache, and color vision changes
* Use with caution in patients with liver failure

Erectile dysfunction

Oral solid

Question 4

Testosterone

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 4

Androgel
* Abuse potential (C-III)
* Avoid accidental exposure of topical forms in children
* Dispense an 18-23 gauge or thicker needle with injectable form
* NIOSH med
* Use with caution in patients with BPH, CVD (CAD, heart failure, etc.), HTN, and prostate cancer

Low testosterone

Implantable pellet, injectable, oral solid, topical (gel, patch, solution)