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[Contemporary aspects of using sildenafil]
E A Efremov1, E V Kasatonova1, Ya I Melnik1
1Department of Andrology and Human Reproduction, N.A. Lopatkin Scientific Research Institute of Urology and Interventional Radiology branch of NMRRC of Minzdrav of Russia, Moscow.
Abstract:
Sildenafil has been thoroughly studied in 74 registered double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials assessing the efficacy and safety of the drug in a total of more than 16 000 men with erectile dysfunction (ED). However, practicing urologists have some questions regarding administering the drug in patients with multiple comorbidities. In this review, on a par with the now "classic" research, we outline the latest updates of meta-analyzes and comparative studies relating to the use of sildenafil in different groups of patients. We also discuss the problem of self-discontinuation of sildenafil therapy and the possible risks of using counterfeit phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5i).
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