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Endocrine 3
Generic | Brand | Category | Indication | Side Effects |
---|---|---|---|---|
testosterone gel (topical) | AndroGel, Fortesta, Vogelxo | Androgen | Hypogonadism | contact dermatitis, acne, increased prostate specific antigen (PSA), emotional lability, hypertension US Boxed Warnings: secondary exposure may result in virilization (especially in children); CI in males with breast or prostate cancer and pregnant women |
alendronate (PO) | Fosamax | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis | dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypocalcemia, atypical fractures, osteonecrosis of jaw ON: CI pts w/ esophagus abnormalities, ≥30 min before food or drink (except water); stay upright for 30 min. after dose to reduce esophageal irritation |
ibandronate (PO, IV) | Boniva | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis | dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypocalcemia, atypical fractures, osteonecrosis jaw ON (oral): CI pts abnormalities of the esophagus; take ≥60 min before food or drink; upright for 60 min following dose to reduce esophageal irritation |
raloxifene (PO) | Evista | Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) | Osteoporosis, breast cancer prevention | hot flashes, leg cramps, peripheral edema, arthralgia US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of thromboembolism; increased risk of death caused by stroke in patients with cardiovascular disease |
sildenafil (PO) | Viagra, Revatio | Phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme (PDE5) inhibitor | ED, PAH | priapism, headache, flushing, visual disturbance Other Notes: CI with concomitant use of nitrates (may cause severe hypotension) |
tadalafil (PO) | Cialis | Phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme (PDE5) inhibitor | ED, BPH | priapism, headache, flushing, visual disturbance Other Notes: CI with concomitant use of nitrates (may cause severe hypotension) |