Daily Dose of 5 mg Tadalafil Safely Improves Erectile Function and Liver Function Enzymes in Smokersopen access
- Authors
- Kwak, David Samuel; Yoo, Byung Wook
- Issue Date
- Jul-2022
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Keywords
- erectile dysfunction; liver function; smokers; tadalafil
- Citation
- Journal of Men's Health, v.18, no.7, pp 1 - 5
- Pages
- 5
- Journal Title
- Journal of Men's Health
- Volume
- 18
- Number
- 7
- Start Page
- 1
- End Page
- 5
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/sch/handle/2021.sw.sch/21305
- DOI
- 10.31083/j.jomh1807150
- ISSN
- 1875-6867
- Abstract
- Background: Smokers are known to have a higher risk of erectile dysfunction. We examined how daily consumption of low-dose tadalafil affected erectile function and circulation in smokers and assessed the medication safety. Methods: Men aged over 20 years with current smoking status were selected to complete four weeks of treatment with 5 mg tadalafil daily. Erectile function was measured using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), and additional tests included measuring various serum parameters, electrocardiogram, and nail capillary blood flow. Results: The IIEF scores, capillary blood flow, and serum liver function enzyme levels significantly improved. There were no reported adverse side effects. Conclusions: Smokers who were administered 5 mg tadalafil daily for four weeks had improved International Index of Erectile Function scores, dilated capillary vessels, and improved blood liver function enzyme levels; proving not only safety of usage and its effectiveness but also possible features that can indicate usages of the drug in other purposes.
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