Understanding Erectile Dysfunction Medications (cont.)
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Androgens
Androgens include testosterone (Depo-Testosterone, Delatest, Andro-L.A., AndroGel, Testim, Androderm, Testoderm).
- How androgens work: Testosterone may be beneficial in men with low sexual desire. Sexual desire and an overall sense of well-being are likely to improve when serum testosterone levels (blood levels) are restored to normal concentrations. Doctors will periodically check the testosterone blood level to see if it improves.
- Who should not use these medications: Persons with allergy to testosterone dosage forms should not take them, nor should men with severe heart or kidney disease, benign prostatic hypertrophy with obstruction, breast cancer, or unexplained genital bleeding. Men taking androgens need to obtain semiannual blood tests, including PSA, liver function tests, and a complete blood count.
- Use: Testosterone is available in a variety of dosage forms, including oral (tablets or capsules), injections, topical patches, ointments, and gels.
- Drug or food interactions: These medications may increase the effect of anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin).
- Side effects: Testosterone may worsen low blood sugar levels or increase blood pressure. Topical application may cause skin irritation. Rare side effects include headache, insomnia, or mood swings. Pain at the injection site is not uncommon.
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Indication
Uroxatral® (alfuzosin HCl 10 mg extended-release tablets) is an alpha1-blocker for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH.
Important Safety Information
Do not take UROXATRAL if you have liver problems or if you are taking antifungal drugs like ketoconazole or itraconazole, or HIV drugs like ritonavir.
UROXATRAL can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when starting treatment. This may lead to fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do any dangerous activity until you know how UROXATRAL will affect you. This is especially important if you already have a problem with low blood pressure or take medicines to treat high blood pressure. There may be an increased risk of low blood pressure and fainting when taking UROXATRAL in combination with blood pressure medication or nitrates, or erectile dysfunction medication.
If considering cataract surgery (clouding of the eyes), tell your eye surgeon that you are currently taking UROXATRAL or have previously been treated with an alpha-blocker.
Before taking UROXATRAL, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Also, tell your doctor if you or any family member(s) have or take medications for a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
BPH and prostate cancer can cause the same symptoms. However, UROXATRAL is not a treatment for prostate cancer.
The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, and tiredness.
Please see UROXATRAL full prescribing information.
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