The therapeutic dilemma: how to use tadalafil

E Carosa; F Lombardo; P Martini; F Brandetti; E A Jannini

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2605.2005.00590.x

The therapeutic dilemma: how to use tadalafil

Int J Androl. 2005 Dec:28 Suppl 2:74-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2605.2005.00590.x.

Authors

E Carosa¹, F Lombardo, P Martini, F Brandetti, E A Jannini

Affiliation

¹ Course of Endocrinology and Medical Sexology, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila 67100 L'Aquila, Italy.

PMID: 16236070
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2605.2005.00590.x

Abstract

Tadalafil, a type 5 phosphodiesterase inhibitor, is a new and effective therapy for erectile dysfunction. It has unique pharmacokinetic properties in its drug class, which also includes sildenafil and vardenafil. It is also well tolerated with few side-effects, and can be used in difficult patients such as neuropaths or diabetics.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Carbolines / adverse effects*
Carbolines / classification
Carbolines / pharmacokinetics
Carbolines / therapeutic use*
Diabetes Complications
Endothelium, Vascular / drug effects
Endothelium, Vascular / pathology
Erectile Dysfunction / complications
Erectile Dysfunction / drug therapy*
Half-Life
Humans
Male
Nervous System Diseases / complications
Penile Erection / drug effects
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / adverse effects
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / classification
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / pharmacokinetics
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
Tadalafil
Vasodilator Agents / adverse effects
Vasodilator Agents / classification
Vasodilator Agents / pharmacokinetics
Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use*

Substances

Carbolines
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Vasodilator Agents
Tadalafil