title: Non-invasive management of impotence with transcutaneous nitroglycerin.
abstract: Nitroglycerin plasters were applied to the penis in 10 impotent men and the erectile effect assessed. During laboratory testing all patients achieved an erectile response. Self-administration of nitroglycerin patches restored potency in 4 patients and was preferred to papaverine auto-injection by 3. Headache was a common side effect during initial administration. An attempt to treat impotence with nitroglycerin plaster seems worthwhile before starting extensive investigations or invasive treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Glostrup Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Meyhoff
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rosenkilde
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bødker
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000368:Aged; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006261:Headache / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D005996:Nitroglycerin