ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Title: ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION , Geriatrics, 0016867X, May98, Vol. 53, Issue 5
WHAT’S NEW
FD Approvals
Oral Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) has been approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It is the first of a new class of agents known as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, which improve blood flow to the penis. Data from 4 of 21 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials show that patients treated with Sildenafil reported notable improvement in achieving and maintaining erection. Recommended dosage is 50 mg as needed, approximately i hour before sexual activity. Maximum dosing frequency is once daily. Most frequently reported side effects were headache, flushing, and dyspepsia.
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Source: Geriatrics, May98, Vol. 53 Issue 5, p24, 1p
