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Yohimbine

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  1. Indications
    1. Erectile Dysfunction
  2. Mechanism
    1. Alpha 2 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist
    2. See Penile Anatomy and Erection physiology
  3. Efficacy
    1. Subjective improvement in 40% of men with Impotence
    2. Slightly better than Placebo
  4. Dose
    1. Yohimbine 5.4 mg PO tid
  5. Adverse Effects
    1. Nausea
    2. Irritability
    3. Hypertension
  6. Cost
    1. Month supply: $25
  7. References
    1. Dewire (1996) Am Fam Physician 53(6):2101

Yohimbe Preparation (C0724441)

Definition (MSH)A plant alkaloid with alpha-2-adrenergic blocking activity. Yohimbine has been used as a mydriatic and in the treatment of ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION. It is also alleged to be an aphrodisiac.
Definition (CSP)plant alkaloid with alpha-2-adrenergic blocking activity; has been used as a mydriatic and in the treatment of impotence.
ConceptsOrganic Chemical (T109) , Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
MSHD015016
Englishcorynine, quebrachine, Yohimbe Preparation, Yohimbine, YOHIMBINE PREPARATION
Spanishyohimbina
Parent ConceptsRauwolfia Alkaloids (C0034728), Secologanin Tryptamine Alkaloids (C1449663), [GU900] GENITOURINARY AGENTS, OTHER (C0973562), Plant Extracts (C0032081), Alpha 2 adrenergic blocking agent (C0304513)
SourcesAOD, CSP, LCH, LNC, MSH, MTH, NDFRT, RXNORM, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT, VANDF
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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