Benzamidenafil
Benzamidenafil
Benzamidenafil (pronunciation: ben-zam-ide-na-fil) is a synthetic compound that is structurally similar to the active ingredients in FDA-approved prescription drugs used for erectile dysfunction.
Etymology
The name "Benzamidenafil" is derived from its chemical structure, which includes a benzamide group and a PDE5 inhibitor group similar to sildenafil.
Usage
Benzamidenafil is not approved by the FDA for any use. It has been found as an adulterant in dietary supplements marketed for sexual enhancement. The presence of benzamidenafil in these supplements is illegal and poses health risks as the compound can interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.
Related Terms
- Sildenafil: A medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is unclear if it is effective for treating sexual dysfunction in women.
- Vardenafil: A PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction.
- Tadalafil: Another PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
- PDE5 inhibitor: A drug used to block the degradative action of cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 on cyclic GMP in the smooth muscle cells lining the blood vessels supplying the corpus cavernosum of the penis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Benzamidenafil
- Wikipedia's article - Benzamidenafil
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