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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>10 mg taken as needed (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Tadalafil (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Phosphodiesterase type 5 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tadalafil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What dosage forms are available for tadalafil?

<p>2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg doses (D)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Weekend freedom' (C)</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' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enzyme does Tadalafil inhibit?

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

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