ED Drugs May Boost Orgasm Hormone

Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis May Increase Levels of the Reproductive Hormone Oxytocin

New research shows that erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis may increase production of oxytocin, a reproductive hormone released during orgasm.

That news comes from scientists at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
They tested sildenafil (Viagra's active ingredient), vardenafil (Levitra's active ingredient), and a related chemical called T-1032 in lab tests on rats.

The researchers exposed part of the rats' pituitary gland to those chemicals (which are called PDE5 inhibitors) and to mild electrical stimulation. Under those conditions, the rats' pituitary glands produced more oxytocin.

Does that happen in people, too? This study doesn't answer that question.
But that topic deserves further study, since oxytocin is important in various reproductive functions, write researcher Meyer Jackson, PhD, and colleagues.

Their study shows no signs of increased oxytocin production without stimulation.

"Erectile dysfunction drugs do not induce erections spontaneously; they enhance the response to sexual stimulation," Jackson states in a news release.

"The same thing is happening in the [rats'] posterior pituitary -- Viagra will not induce the release of oxytocin on its own, but it will enhance the amount of release you get in response to electrical stimulation," states Jackson.

Source: Webmd

'Too potent' erection pill recalled

Batches of sex-enhancing pills could cause "serious health consequences" after it was discovered they contained traces of a powerful "weekend erection" pill.
A recall has been issued for batches of the “Top Gun for Men Herbal Extracts” pills after it was discovered to contain compound similar to the erection-enhancing drug Tadalafil.

Tadalafil is commonly referred to the “weekend pill”, due to its long-lasting effect on men. It is a prescription-only ED drug.

According to Top Gun’s manufacturer, Sydney-based La Viva Blue, anyone who bought the product should not use it.

“(Taking the product) could give rise to serious health consequences, especially for patients with existing medical conditions such as heart problems or persons at risk of stroke,” La Viva Blue said in a statement.

“Anyone who is concerned in any way about the use of this product should consult their doctor.”

The company said a full refund would be given to purchasers of the affected products, which have an expiry date of December 2008.

It is the second discovery of a herbal sexual-enhancement product containing potent erectile-dysfunction chemicals this year.

In April, it was revealed that “Excite for Women” and “Ultimates for Men” - both “natural” products - contained the active ingredient in Viagra.

Source: News.com.au

Erectile dysfunction

The market for drugs targeting erectile dysfunction (ED) grew by 3.5 per cent from 2004 to 2005 to total $1.95 billion (£0.97 billion), according to a study from Datamonitor.

This rise, the market analyst group claims, is set to continue even further as the patient population increases, driven by an ageing population, the rise in obesity and a decline in the taboo surrounding ED.

At present three brands dominate the market; Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. But Datamonitor's research claims that there are 21 other drugs at various stages in the research and development pipeline.

As the market grows, there could be different types of treatment available for men suffering from erectile dysfunction.

Datamonitor urology analyst Anna Nesbitt said that these may take other forms than pills.

"To be competitive, new [treatments] will need to be unique. Key differentiators that would be welcomed by both the prescribing community and sufferers alike include a different time of onset or duration of action," she said.

"Inhalers, provided they show comparable efficacy, would work well. They're easy to use, and would facilitate quicker onset. Additionally, once-a-day formulations may be useful to chronic patients, while a different subset of men can continue to take the agent as and when the need arises."

Source: Inthenews.co.uk

Cialis: An effective Erectile Dysfunction Drug

Human beings are the most supreme of all the creatures in the world. Entrusted with all the worldly pleasures, man is also the only creature who has been empowered with sensible use of sexual powers. Sex is considered to be an important part of life and recent studies have also tagged it as a successful stress buster. On one hand, where sex can contribute in creating a relationship between two consenting partners; unfortunate circumstances arising out of sexual failure due to physical condition in men’s sexual health like erectile dysfunction besides physical discomfiture can hamper a relationship......................

Now what is Erectile Dysfunction???

Erectile dysfunction (ED) in men is a condition when a man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to meet his needs or the needs of his partner. Also referred to as impotence, ED is not a temporary condition which may arise out of performance phobia, but is the inability in achieving erection during sexual intercourse consistently for a prolonged period of time.


Cialis............How can it help????

Cialis is a FDA-approved drug is now one of the popular and effective erectile dysfunction drug with minimum cases of side-effects. Use of Cialis is much more beneficial than any other drug because ...

• Cialis stays longer in the system -- up to 24 hours.


• Cialis acts fast within 30 minutes or less.


• Cialis has fewer side effects.


• Cialis is Available in smaller doses.


• Cialis has No adverse effects on vision or heart.


• More selective than Viagra at targeting PDE5 receptor sites.

Erectile Dysfunction is treatable

Erectile Dysfunction is a very depressing disorder which creates the problem in men’s married life. It is a big problem which destroys a man mentally as well as physically. Some market studies suggest that more then 50% men’s over the age of 40 have this problem.

Erectile Dysfunction is a treatable health problem. There are a lot of drugs which is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction. The main drugs which are available in the market are Cialis, Viagra and Levitra. These drugs should be taken after consulting a doctor.

FDA Warns About Fake Internet Drugs

The FDA today strongly cautioned consumers about purchasing drugs from 24 web sites that may be involved in the distribution of counterfeit drugs.

The FDA links two of the 24 web sites to counterfeit versions of the weight loss drug Xenical.

The FDA says that Xenical's maker, the drug company Roche, tested three phony Xenical pills obtained from brandpills.com and pillspharm.com.

One phony Xenical pill contained the active ingredient in another weight loss drug. The two other fake Xenical pills contained only talc and starch, according to the FDA.

The FDA has previously linked four of the 24 web sites to counterfeit versions of the flu drug Tamiflu and counterfeit versions of the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis.

FDA's Advice to Consumers:

The FDA says consumers using online pharmacies should be wary if there is no way to contact a web site pharmacy by phone, if prices are dramatically lower than the competition, or if no prescription from your doctor is required.

The FDA's web site includes these safety tips for people buying prescription drugs online:

• Make sure the web site requires a prescription.
• Make sure the web site has a pharmacist available for questions.
• Buy only from licensed pharmacies located in the U.S.
• Don't provide personal information such as credit card numbers unless you're sure the web site will protect that information.

Source: Webmd

"Weekender" Cialis promises China marital bliss

Eli Lilly & Co., maker of impotence drug Cialis, hopes that Chinese couples who might resort to traditional aphrodisiacs or divorce court to resolve sexual problems will seek marital bliss with its own remedy.
The U.S. drugmaker launched a marketing campaign for Cialis in the world's most populous country on Thursday with the release of a survey showing that 45 percent of middle-aged Chinese couples had experienced erectile dysfunction problems.

Since only one-third of those couples had thought about seeking treatment, Lilly believes that efforts to boost awareness of the problem would increase sales of Cialis, whose long-lasting effects have given it the nickname "the weekender."

"This drug is effective, because men are like light bulbs. They can be turned on and off easily. Women are like irons, they need a long time to heat up, but also a long time to cool down," said psychologist Qiu Xiaolan, brought in as part of Lilly's media campaign to educate the public.

Cialis, which has been distributed to 5,000 Chinese pharmacies this month, is effective for up to 36 hours, longer than rival drugs on the market, Lilly says.

"It's a longer window of opportunity," Eli Lilly China President Jorg Ostertag told a news briefing.
About 35 million Chinese men suffer from some form of erectile dysfunction, Lilly said. Nearly 10 percent of these will eventually look for some sort of treatment, mainly in pharmacies.

FAMILY HARMONY

Erectile dysfunction is common among men with diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, and has historically been treated in China with traditional medicines containing herbs or animal parts such as tiger penis and rhinoceros horns.

"Erectile dysfunction has become a serious issue. It not only threatens men's health, but also challenges family relationships and harmony," Ostertag said.

A local court in south China granted a divorce to a woman who remained a virgin after four years of marriage due to her husband's apparent sexual dysfunction, Xinhua news agency reported in October.
More than 10 percent of divorce cases center on sexual dysfunction, Xinhua quoted a judge with the court in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region as saying.

The Supreme People's Court has ruled that sexual dysfunction that cannot be cured is proper grounds for divorce, Xinhua said.

Industry estimates for China's market for impotence drugs range from 500 million yuan to as much as 2 billion yuan a year ($65 million to $260 million).

Cialis, although growing faster globally than Viagra, still lags its rival, which was launched in China by Pfizer, the world's largest drugmaker, in 2000.

Levitra, an impotence drug developed jointly by Bayer AG, GlaxoSmithKline Plc and Schering-Plough Corp., is also available in China.

Pfizer does not disclose sales figures for Viagra in China but global revenues from of the drug rose 1 percent to $1.7 billion last year.

Worldwide sales of Lilly's Cialis jumped 30 percent to $971 million.

Source: Sciam.com