A patient has been using Viagra on an intermittent basis for several years. However, he has cited delays in the onset and peak of action as the occasional source of frustration
What PDE5 inhibitor may be of particular benefit to this patient's needs? A) Avanafil (Stendra)
B) Tadalafil (Cialis)
C) Vardenafil (Levitra)
D) Alprostadil (Caverject)
A
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Avanafil (Stendra), the newest PDE5 inhibitor, is a fast-acting and highly selective member of the class with a peak in 30 minutes. Cialis and Levitra have longer onsets of action and peaks. Alprostadil (Caverject) is not a PDE5 inhibitor.
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