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

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

Vardenafil: Effects, Uses & Risks

The active substance vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (“male impotence”). The drug belongs to the class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE inhibitors). When sexually stimulated, vardenafil increases blood flow to the penis, which usually causes an erection. What is vardenafil? The active ingredient vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (“male … Vardenafil: Effects, Uses & Risks

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

Vardenafil

Products Vardenafil is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and oral tablets (Levitra, co-marketing drug: Vivanza). It has been approved in many countries since 2003. Generic versions were approved in 2018. Structure and properties Vardenafil (C23H32N6O4S, Mr = 488.6 g/mol) is present in the drugs as vardenafil hydrochloride trihydrate, a piperazine derivative and … Vardenafil

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

Levitra®

The active ingredient of Levitra® film-coated tablets is vardenafil. Fields of application Levitra® is used for male erectile dysfunction (ED). This occurs when there are difficulties in achieving or maintaining an erection. To achieve the effect of Levitra®, it may be necessary for the patient to be sexually stimulated. Women should not take the drug … Levitra®

Interactions with other drugs | Levitra®

Interactions with other drugs If Levitra® and other drugs are taken at the same time, there may be mutual interference with the drug’s effect. This includes in particular the following drugs: Drugs for angina pectoris (“chest pain”), so-called nitrates or nitric oxide donors (danger of dangerous drop in blood pressure) Erythromycin (antibiotic) Alpha-Blocker (for the … Interactions with other drugs | Levitra®