PDE5 Inhibitors
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Overview
Medications for erectile dysfunction that increase blood flow.
How do pde5 inhibitors work?
Inhibit phosphodiesterase type 5, preventing degradation of cGMP and promoting smooth muscle relaxation and blood flow.
Drugs in this class
- Sildenafil (Viagra, Revatio)
- Tadalafil (Cialis)