Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction or Impotence is a condition where a man is unable to develop and maintain an erection during sex. Conditions that lead to impotence are medications such as anti-depressants, kidney failure, diabetes, anxiety, depression and aging. Lifestyle changes that can help treat erectile dysfunction are reducing stress, quitting smoking and exercising regularly. Oral medications for impotence are Sildenafil and Tadalafil. Viagra is one such popular medication that is used to increase blood flow and relax the muscles in the penis. venlafaxine
INDICATION
A new class of antidepressant medications, unrelated to the tricyclic antidepressants, used in the treatment of depression.
SIDE EFFECTS
Anxiety, somnolence, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, abnormal ejaculation (male), impotence, headache, tremor, blurred vision, asthenia, sweating, nervousness, hypertension, and insomnia have been the most commonly reported. Changes in weight, appetite and allergic reactions have also been reported more infrequently. Other less common effects include infection, chills, chest pain, tachycardia, rash, constipation, abnormal dreams, paraesthesias, depression, urinary retention, twitching, change in taste, and
tinnitus.
INTERACTIONS and PRECAUTIONS
1. Use with caution and at a reduced dosage in those with, liver impairment.
2. Consider overall risk-benefit in those with hypertension.
3. Do not use with alcohol.
4. Do not use with Mao inhibitors--fatal interaction can result.
5. Potential for interaction with over-the-counter cold remedies, consult you physician before use.
6. Use with cimetidine could potentiate the effects of venlafaxine. A dosage reduction (venlafaxine) may be necessary in some individuals.
USUAL DOSE
Adults: oral, 75 mg per day in two to three dicided doses, taken with food. Haemochromatosis
Haemochromatosis is characterized by excess iron in the body. Just like lack of iron can cause anemia, excessive levels of iron in the blood are toxic. The effects are damaging since the body starts building up tissue. In many cases, haemochromatosis is caused due to an inherited abnormality that causes the body to increase absorption of iron from the intestine. This condition is called primary haemochromatosis. Secondary haemochromatosis occurs when abnormal red blood cells in the body are destroyed and iron is released. This iron dose overload usually affects people in the age group of 30 - 60 years. It is essential to treat this condition lest it lead to heart failure or liver failure.
Persons suffering from haemochromatosis tend to feel fatigue and lethargy. There might be joint pain or arthritis. Men might notice impotence and reduced sex drive. Other symptoms of haemochromatosis are loss of body hair and darkening of skin. Cirrhosis of the liver might occur due to scarring of liver. This is accompanied by abdominal pain, jaundice and enlargement of the liver and spleen. Haemochromatosis can lead to heart failure or abnormal heart rhythms.
Haemochromatosis is diagnosed through blood tests and liver biopsy. Therapeutic venesection or phlebotomy is a process of regular bloodletting, similar to blood donation. Patients suffering from Haemochromatosis must limit the consumption of iron. Excess alcohol consumption must be avoided. Avoid iron supplements and Vitamin C, which aids absorption of iron.
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