30 Questions
What is the first-line drug treatment for erectile dysfunction?
Phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor
Which one of the following is not listed as a risk factor for erectile dysfunction?
Excessive exercise
How many doses of an individual phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor should patients with erectile dysfunction receive before being classified as a non-responder?
Six doses
Which of the following drugs is considered short-acting for treating erectile dysfunction?
Avanafil
What increases the risk of cardiovascular disease according to the text?
Suffering from erectile dysfunction
Apart from lifestyle changes, what else is recommended as part of managing erectile dysfunction?
Reducing alcohol consumption
What is a common side effect associated with phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors?
Vertigo
In what condition should alprostadil not be used?
Myocardial infarction
When prescribing alprostadil, what factor is considered?
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders
Under what circumstances should orodispersible tablets be avoided?
Taking alpha-blockers
Which drug is specifically mentioned to act on both alpha and beta receptors?
Adrenaline/Epinephrine
What does Levitra® being non-prescribable in NHS primary care for the treatment of erectile dysfunction require the prescription to be endorsed with?
"SLS"
What is a specific contraindication for using alprostadil?
Balanitis
Why are orodispersible tablets not suitable for initiation of therapy in patients taking alpha-blockers?
"May have drug interactions"
"National funding/access decisions for alprostadil include NHS restrictions." What does this mean for the use of alprostadil?
"Prohibited in NHS primary care except in certain cases"
"Risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders are considered when prescribing alprostadil." Which side effect is associated with this consideration?
"Haemorrhage"
What is the recommended dosage of adrenaline for adults experiencing priapism?
10-20 micrograms every 5-10 minutes
What is the maximum dose of phenylephrine hydrochloride recommended per course for priapism?
1 mg
Which vasodilator is particularly mentioned for treating erectile dysfunction in the text?
Aviptadil with Phentolamine Mesilate
What monitoring requirements are mentioned for the use of alprostadil?
Blood pressure and ECG monitoring
What is a potential risk associated with the use of metaraminol for priapism treatment?
Mesenteric vascular thrombosis
What is the indication for using Aviptadil with Phentolamine Mesilate?
Treatment of erectile dysfunction
What is the recommended course of action if a prolonged erection lasting four hours or more occurs during the use of alprostadil?
Seek immediate medical help
Which phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor has contraindications including hereditary degenerative retinal disorders and history of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy?
Avanafil
When is the use of phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors during pregnancy recommended?
When the potential benefit outweighs the risk
In which dosages is Avanafil (Spedra) typically recommended for intake before sexual activity?
$50-200 mg$
What criterion must be met for Viagra to be prescribed in NHS primary care for treating erectile dysfunction?
Fulfilling criteria in part XVIIIB of the Drug Tariff
Which condition can Sildenafil be used to treat besides erectile dysfunction?
Pulmonary arterial hypertension
What is the advised course of action if a patient experiences rare side effects like retinal occlusion or sudden cardiac death while using phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors?
Discontinue the medication immediately and seek medical help
Grampidam tablets are manufactured by which company?
Accord Healthcare Ltd
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