Oral sildenafil in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil Study Group

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Dosing & Uses

If you are taking sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction, you should know that it does not cure erectile dysfunction or increase sexual desire. Sildenafil does not prevent pregnancy or the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Sildenafil comes as women sildenafil a tablet and suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. If you are taking sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction, follow your doctor's directions and the guidelines in this paragraph. Take sildenafil as needed before sexual activity.

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The best time to take sildenafil is about 1 hour before sexual activity, but you can take the medication any time from 4 hours to 30 minutes before sexual activity. Sildenafil usually should not be taken more than once every 24 hours. If you have certain health conditions or are taking certain medications, your doctor may tell you to take sildenafil less often. You can take sildenafil with or without food. However, if you take sildenafil with a high-fat meal, it will take longer for the medication to start to work. medication to measure and take your dose.

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Non-medical use

Take it as your healthcare provider recommends, which is usually between 30 minutes to four hours before planned sexual activity. Do not take double or extra doses. For this use, take sildenafil as your healthcare provider recommends, which is usually three times a day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and only take the next dose.

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Ask your healthcare provider if you are unsure what to do after a missed dose. This survey is being conducted by the WebMD marketing sciences department. Aspargo plans to file a new drug application with the FDA to support regulatory approval of ASP-001 for erectile dysfunction in the United States. Findings from a recent phase 1 trial show that ASP-001, an investigational sildenafil oral spray for patients with erectile dysfunction, achieved therapeutic levels at a significantly faster rate compared with traditional sildenafil citrate tablets (Viagra), announced Aspargo Labs, the developer of the formulation, in a news release.1 “The rapid and enhanced absorption profile demonstrated by ASP-001 in this phase 1 study highlight its potential to address key unmet needs in the treatment of erectile dysfunction,” said Steven Kaplan, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Aspargo Labs, director of the Men’s Wellness Program at the Mount Sinai Health System, and a professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.1 “Many patients struggle with the inconvenience and lack of spontaneity associated with planning ahead to take a tablet and the requirement to fast or time their dosing. An oral spray formulation that achieves therapeutic levels quickly could represent a significant advancement in patient-centric therapy. use and clean the oral syringe.

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If you are taking sildenafil to treat PAH, you will probably take sildenafil three times a day with or without food. Take sildenafil at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Shake the liquid well for 10 seconds before each use to mix the medication evenly. Do not mix the liquid with other

medications or add anything to flavor the medication. If you are taking

sildenafil for erectile dysfunction,

Usual Adult Dose for Erectile Dysfunction

A household spoon is not an accurate measuring device and may cause you to take the wrong dose. Ask your pharmacist to recommend an appropriate measuring device. Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if sildenafil is right for you. In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.

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Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following. Heart problems, such as heart rhythm problems, chest pain, or heart failure Heart attack, stroke, or heart surgery within the past six months High blood pressure that is still too high despite taking medicines for it Peyronie's disease, or a penis with an abnormal curve or shape An erection lasting longer than four hours A blood disorder, such as sickle cell anemia An inherited eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa Vision loss, or a problem with the nerve between your eyes and brain (optic nerve) Health conditions or factors that raise the risk of optic nerve problems, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, being older than 50, or having a “crowded disc,” which is something an eye doctor may see in an eye exam Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease, a condition where blood vessels in the lungs are blocked It is not known if or how sildenafil could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should take sildenafil while breastfeeding. your doctor will probably start you on an

• Women are generally not treated with sildenafil for sexual arousal.
• Research on sildenafil's effects on women is ongoing.
• Use in women should only occur under medical supervision.

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If you take sildenafil after you eat a high-fat meal, such as a burger and fries, it may take longer to start working. Your healthcare provider may recommend limiting or avoiding grapefruit while taking sildenafil. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice can raise sildenafil levels in your body, which can increase the risk of side effects. There are no known interactions between sildenafil and alcohol. Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.

Clinical Uses

In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following before taking sildenafil. Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines that you take or have recently taken. This may not be a complete list of medicines that can interact with sildenafil. If you or someone else has used too much sildenafil, get medical help right away, call 911, or contact a Poison Control center at 800-222-1222. For this use, sildenafil 100g sildenafil is used only when needed. your dose depending on

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“Our innovative oral spray technology has been carefully developed to provide a novel approach for administering medication, simplifying the process of drug consumption,” said Michael Demurjian, CEO of Aspargo Labs, in the news release.1 “The study data provides evidence for the safety and pharmacokinetic profile of our oral spray technology. Our research has demonstrated that ASP-001 exhibits rapid absorption, surpassing the absorption rate of Viagra tablets in the initial minutes after administration. We look forward to collaborating with the FDA to file an NDA for ASP-001 for the treatment of ED under the 505(b)2 regulatory pathway and are enthusiastic about the opportunity to make this drug available to patients in the US.” Aspargo Labs announces data on first oral spray for erectile dysfunction, ASP-001, showing two times faster absorption compared to Viagra tablets. Aspargo announces completion of dosing of all subjects in sildenafil oral suspension bioavailability study and initiation of dosing in companion food-effect study. Sildenafil (Viagra) is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence; inability to get or keep an erection) in men.

Other Interactions

Sildenafil (Liqrev, Revatio) is used to improve the ability to exercise in adults (Liqrev, Revatio) and children 1 year of age and older (Revatio) with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; high blood pressure in the vessels carrying blood to the lungs, causing shortness of breath, dizziness, and tiredness). Sildenafil is in a class of medications called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. Sildenafil treats erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. This increased blood flow can cause an erection. Sildenafil treats PAH by relaxing the blood vessels in the lungs to allow blood to flow easily. your response to the medication.

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If approved, ASP-001 would be a welcome addition to the treatment landscape, offering patients and their partners a novel and practical option to enhance their sexual health and overall quality of life.” Overall, data from the phase 1 study showed that ASP-001 achieved initial absorption within 5 minutes of administration. At this time point, the average amount of medication in the bloodstream was 0.615 ng/mL with ASP-001, vs 0 ng/mL with sildenafil tablets. The average level of medication in the bloodstream via mean plasma concentrations remained higher for those who received ASP-001 vs those who received sildenafil tablets for the first 30 minutes following administration. In total, the open-label, single center, 2-way crossover study included 53 healthy, fasted male volunteers. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either 4 mL of ASP-001 or to 100 mg sildenafil tablets.

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All those included in the trial participated in at least a 10-hour fasting period and underwent a total of 24 plasma blood samples over 24 hours. In addition to the current phase 1 study, ASP-001 is also being assessed in a companion food-effect trial to compare the amount of active drug in participants’ plasma following an administration of the medication under both fed and fasted conditions.2 In total, the study plans to enroll 38 participants. Sildenafil oral spray is currently approved in Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Aspargo now plans to file a new drug application with the FDA to support regulatory approval of ASP-001 in the United States. Aspargo is also working on regulatory submissions to support approval of ASP-001 in Japan as well as several countries in the Middle East and South America. Tell your doctor if sildenafil is not working

well or if you are experiencing side effects.

• Sildenafil is available by prescription only in most countries.
• The medication comes in various dosages, typically 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg.
• Adjust dosage as directed by your healthcare provider.