Male & Female Health: Sexual Dysfunction Flashcards
1
Q
PDE-5i contraindications
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dont use with nitrates or riociguat
1
Q
PDE-5i warnings
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impaired color discrimination
hearing loss
vision loss
hypotension
priapism = med emergency if > 4hrs
2
Q
PDE-5i side effects
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headache
flushing
dizziness
dyspepsi
muscle/back pain = mostly tadalafil
3
Q
When to take Sildenafil/Vardenafil
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~ 1hr before sex
Sildenafil starting dose = 50mg
Vardenafil staring dose = 10mg
4
Q
When to take tadalafil (Cialis)
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30 min before sex. starting dose 10mg
longest lasting, known as “weekend pill”
5
Q
When to take Avanafil?
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15-30min before sex
6
Q
When should you reduce dose for PDE-5i?
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> 65yrs old
using an alpha blocker
using a CYP3A4 inhibitor
severe renal or liver disease
7
Q
Aloprostail info
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used when cant use PDE-5i
inject into dick or up urethra
doesn’t last very long
painful
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