Oral Medications for Erectile Dysfunction
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What is one key aspect of Viagra, Tadalafil, and Levitra in treating erectile dysfunction?

  • Long-term randomized controlled trials
  • Immediate response to sexual stimulation (correct)
  • Automatic erection provision
  • Contraindicated for patients with high blood pressure

    • What tool is used to aid in patient selection for prescriptions of Viagra, Tadalafil, and Levitra?

  • Erection Hardness Score (correct)
  • Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring Device
  • Medication Dosage Chart

    • Why are medications like Viagra, Tadalafil, and Levitra less available and more expensive than other therapies?

  • They lack long-term randomized controlled trials (correct)
  • They have no side effects
  • They are covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
  • They are highly addictive

    • What is a common side effect of Viagra, Tadalafil, and Levitra?

    <p>Facial flushing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial dose of Tadalafil for patients in need?

    <p>10 mg taken as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic shared by Viagra, Tadalafil, and Levitra?

    <p>Effective dilation of blood vessels in the penis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common starting dosage for moderately severe erectile dysfunction with sildenafil (Viagra)?

    <p>100 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication has a longer half-life than sildenafil or vardenafil?

    <p>Tadalafil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary enzyme inhibited by sildenafil (Viagra)?

    <p>Phosphodiesterase type 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which study was tadalafil found to have no difference in experienced adverse events compared to the placebo?

    <p>A 24-week double-blind, placebo-controlled trial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication offers increased sexual spontaneity and improved satisfaction with the hardness of erections?

    <p>Tadalafil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dosage forms are available for tadalafil?

    <p>2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg doses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the third study on vardenafil find regarding fasted state dosing?

    <p>It showed no difference in exercise time compared to fed state dosing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Tadalafil dosing is once per day' - What advantage does this dosing regimen offer?

    <p>'Weekend freedom'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Vardenafil improved secondary efficacy endpoints despite VED' - What does VED refer to in this context?

    <p>'Vardenafil Erectile Dysfunction'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme does Tadalafil inhibit?

    <p>Phosphodiesterase type 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

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