What is a PDE5 inhibitor?
Oct 13, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, PDE5 inhibitors, or phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, are drugs that suppress the activity of phosphodiesterase and are primarily used to treat male erectile dysfunction. Common examples of these medications include sildenafil citrate tablets and vardenafil hydrochloride tablets. These drugs generally act on vascular smooth muscle and inhibit the activity of phosphodiesterase type 5.
PDE5 inhibitors usually refer to phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, a class of drugs that suppress the activity of phosphodiesterase enzymes, primarily used for treating male erectile dysfunction.
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors are medications used to treat male erectile dysfunction and represent a general category of drugs. Common examples include sildenafil citrate tablets and vardenafil hydrochloride tablets. These drugs typically act on vascular smooth muscle by inhibiting the activity of phosphodiesterase type 5, leading to smooth muscle relaxation. When the arterial smooth muscles in the penis relax, blood flow increases, promoting engorgement of the corpora cavernosa and facilitating rapid penile erection.
Note that taking phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors may also cause certain side effects, such as facial flushing, muscle pain, headache, indigestion, and diarrhea. Therefore, if medication is needed, it should always be taken under medical supervision. During treatment, maintain a balanced diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods such as hot pot and chili peppers, which might interfere with the drug's effectiveness.
In daily life, it's important to develop healthy habits, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid staying up late, and maintain a positive mood, avoiding negative emotions like anxiety and irritability, all of which contribute to overall physical well-being.
