ABOUT COURSE
This Course offers an in-depth look into Sildenafil citrate, a Phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor used to treat Erectile dysfunction.
The curriculum covers essential topics for prescribers including:
- Indications
- Dosage and Administration
- Mechanism of Action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Warnings
- Drug Interactions
- Contraindications
- Augmentation Strategies
- Recommended Lab Tests
- Therapeutic Levels
- Overdose Management
- Tapering/Withdrawal
- Use in Special Populations-
- Pregnancy,
- Lactation,
- Renal Impairment,
- Hepatic Impairment,
- Cardiac Impairment,
- Elderly,
- Children and Adolescents.
- Important pearls based on years of practice.
- This course aims to enhance the clinical proficiencies of psychiatric nurse practitioners and other prescribers, providing the knowledge to prescribe and manage Sildenafil citrate therapy effectively and safely.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Brand Names & Generic:
- Learn about brand names under which Sildenafil citrate is marketed.
- Learn about different generic names under which Sildenafil citrate is available in the market.
Indications:
- Learn the FDA-approved uses and potential off-label applications of Sildenafil citrate.
- Know the dosages for all potential off-label uses.
Dosage and Administration:
- Understand different medication forms and their administration.
- Implement appropriate dosage and administration guidelines for Sildenafil citrate in various clinical scenarios.
- Learn how to dose Sildenafil citrate correctly and identify usual dosage ranges.
Pharmacological Effects:
- Explore the mechanisms of Sildenafil citrate.
- Understand how Sildenafil citrate works in the brain to treat Sexual dysfunction.
- Discuss the impact of Sildenafil citrate on neurotransmitter levels and brain chemistry.
Pharmacokinetics:
- Absorption: Understand how Sildenafil citrate is absorbed in the body.
- Distribution: Learn about the distribution of Sildenafil citrate in the body.
- Metabolism: Discuss the metabolism of Sildenafil citrate.
- Elimination: Understand how Sildenafil citrate is eliminated from the body.
- Half-life: Know the half-life of Sildenafil citrate and its clinical significance.
Drug Interactions:
- Identify common drug interactions with Sildenafil citrate and strategies for managing them.
- Understand the mechanisms through which these interactions occur.
- Know which medications should be avoided with Sildenafil citrate due to drug interactions.
Common Side Effects:
- Learn about the most common side effects of Sildenafil citrate.
- Understand potential life-threatening side effects and how to manage them.
- Educate patients on what to expect and how to manage side effects.
Contraindications:
- Learn the conditions under which Sildenafil citrate should not be used.
- Understand the reasons why these conditions are contraindicated.
Best Augmenting Combos for Partial Response:
- Learn about the best augmenting combinations for patients with a partial response to Sildenafil citrate.
- Discover effective strategies for augmenting Sildenafil citrate therapy.
- Evaluate the efficacy and safety of common augmentation strategies.
Recommended Lab Tests:
- Learn about recommended lab tests for safe and effective monitoring.
- Identify necessary lab tests to monitor patients on Sildenafil citrate.
- Interpret lab results to guide treatment adjustments.
Therapeutic Monitoring:
- Apply strategies for therapeutic monitoring to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Know about the therapeutic blood levels for Sildenafil citrate.
Overdose:
- Understand the signs and symptoms of Sildenafil citrate overdose.
- Recognize early warning signs of overdose and effective management strategies.
Tapering/Withdrawal:
- Apply best practices for tapering and withdrawal of Sildenafil citrate to minimize withdrawal symptoms.
- Follow the best protocols based on decades of clinical practice to safely taper Sildenafil citrate.
- Educate patients on the process and expected symptoms of tapering.
Usage with Special Populations:
- Gain insights into the unique considerations for prescribing Sildenafil citrate to special populations such as pregnancy, lactation, hepatic impairment, renal impairment, cardiac impairment, elderly, and children.
- Tailor Sildenafil citrate dosage for special populations considering their unique needs.
- Understand the risks and benefits of Sildenafil citrate use in these populations.
Important Pearls:
- Learn about essential clinical pearls to enhance practice and ensure patient safety.
- Understand the most important facts about Sildenafil citrate based on decades of clinical practice.
- Apply practical tips and experiences from clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
