[Tadalafil and patients preference in the treatment of erectile dysfunction].
ED treatment has changed fundamentally since phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5-I) came into clinical use. There are three kinds of PDE5-I available at present, Sildenafil, Vardenafil and Tadalafil. Tadalafil distinguishes from the other two by its uniquely long half-life, which lasts 17.5h, which a pharmacodynamic duration of 36h and not influenced by food and alcohol. Thus it may enable ED patients to accomplish a spontaneous intercourse without the need of prior preparation without, which can boost their confidence and self-esteem and, the most important, improve the relationship with their partner. To know patient preference counts quite a lot in optimizing the medication ED treatment.
Hu
Jian-lin
JL
Department of Urology, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University Medical School, Shanghai 200001, China.
Chen
Bin
B
D002243:Carbolines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011613:Psychotherapy; D000068581:Tadalafil
D002243:Carbolines; D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors; D000068581:Tadalafil