Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Erectile dysfunction or so-called erectile dysfunction refers to the persistent or recurrent inability to achieve or maintain an erection, which is necessary for sexual activity. This makes sexual intercourse impossible and severely limits sexual life. For the affected man, erectile dysfunction can be a great psychological burden. It can trigger stress, negatively affect self-esteem … Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Treatment

Tadalafil

Products Tadalafil is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Cialis, Adcirca, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2004. Generics were registered in 2016 and came on the market in 2019. This article is related to erectile dysfunction treatment. Structure and properties Tadalafil (C22H19N3O4, Mr = 389.4 g/mol) exists as a … Tadalafil

Aphrodisiacs

Effects Aphrodisiac Medical indications To promote sex drive or potency. Erectile dysfunction in men “Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder” (decreased sexual drive). Active ingredients Use v.a. in erectile dysfunction: phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors increase blood flow to the corpus cavernosum of the penis and act only during sexual stimulation: Sildenafil (Viagra) Tadalafil (Cialis) Vardenafil (Levitra) Prostaglandins must be … Aphrodisiacs

Isosorbide Dinitrate

Products Isosorbide dinitrate is commercially available in many countries in the form of tablets, sustained-release tablets, sustained-release capsules, as an infusion concentrate, and as a spray (Isoket). The drug first came on the market in the 1940s. Structure and properties Isosorbide dinitrate (C6H8N2O8, Mr = 236.14 g/mol) exists as a white, fine, crystalline and odorless … Isosorbide Dinitrate

Shadow Drugs

Shadow Medication Regulatory-approved drugs are well documented with patient and professional information and scientific research. They have a brand name and are managed, promoted, and distributed by a company. They are available in pharmacies and drugstores and can be ordered from wholesalers or directly from the company. In addition to these official drugs, there is … Shadow Drugs

Prostate Enlargement Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Benign hyperplasia of the prostate is a typical and chronic age-related condition in men. Approximately 50% of men over 50 and 80% of men over 80 are affected. The incidence and symptoms increase with age. Age is therefore the most important risk factor. The clinical symptoms are also called “benign prostatic syndrome”, because the … Prostate Enlargement Causes and Treatment

Nicorandil

Products Nicorandil is commercially available in tablet form (Dancor). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Structure and properties Nicorandil (C8H9N3O4, Mr = 211.2 g/mol), like nitroglycerin, is an organic nitrate. It is a combination of the vitamin nicotinamide with an ethyl nitrate. Effects Nicorandil (ATC C01DX16) has vasodilator, antihypertensive, and cardioprotective properties. … Nicorandil

Organic Nitrates

Products Nitrates are commercially available in the form of chewable capsules, transdermal patches, infusion preparations, ointment, sustained-release tablets, sustained-release capsules, and sprays. As the first representative, nitroglycerin was already produced in the 19th century and used for the treatment of angina pectoris. Nitrates are thus among the oldest synthetic drugs. Structure and properties Organic nitrates … Organic Nitrates

Nitroglycerin Ointment

Products Rectogesic ointment is approved in many countries (some countries: Rectiv). Nitroglycerin ointments are also used in a higher concentration for transdermal treatment of angina (2%). This article refers to rectal administration for anal fissure. Structure and properties Nitroglycerin or glycerol trinitrate (C3H5N3O9, Mr = 227.1 g/mol) is nitrated glycerol. Pure nitroglycerin is explosive and … Nitroglycerin Ointment

Potency Drugs: Effect, Uses & Risks

Potency drugs have been common since ancient times. If the male potency decreased, one helped oneself for many centuries with (allegedly) the potency increasing food and aphrodisiacs, which were made from root extracts and herbs. Nowadays, modern potency enhancers are known to make use of Spanish pepper, certain amino acids or synthetic influencers. The most … Potency Drugs: Effect, Uses & Risks

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Symptoms Pulmonary arterial hypertension may initially be asymptomatic. It manifests as symptoms such as difficulty breathing that worsens with exertion, shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, brief loss of consciousness, cyanosis, and palpable heartbeats. Possible complications include cor pulmonale, blood clots, arrhythmias, and bleeding. Causes The condition is caused by an increase in pressure in … Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors

Products Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors are commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and meltable tablets. Sildenafil (Viagra) was the first active ingredient from this group to be approved in the United States, the EU, and many countries in 1998. Generics are also available today. Sildenafil was originally to be developed by Pfizer for the treatment … Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors