This invention is directed to the use phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors in the treatment of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) induced sexual dysfunction. Specifically, this invention is directed to a method for treating an animal to cure; prevent or ameliorate SSRI induced sexual dysfunction which comprises administering to the animal an effective amount of the inhibitor. The animal may be a male or a female human. The invention also includes the use of such inhibitors in the manufacture of a medicament to prevent; cure or ameliorate SSRI induced sexual dysfunction. Moreover, the invention includes a kit comprising a SSRI, such as sertraline, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and a PDE5 inhibitor, such as sildenafil citrate, for the treatment or prevention of serotonergic associated disorders such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder or panic disorder, while reducing or preventing sexual dysfunction.
该发明涉及使用
磷酸二酯酶-5(PDE5)
抑制剂治疗选择性
血清素再摄取
抑制剂(SSRI)引起的性功能障碍。具体而言,该发明涉及一种治疗动物以治愈、预防或改善SSRI引起的性功能障碍的方法,包括向动物施用有效量的
抑制剂。该动物可以是男性或女性人类。该发明还包括将这些
抑制剂用于制造药物以预防、治愈或改善SSRI引起的性功能障碍。此外,该发明还包括一种套装,其中包括SSRI(如
舍曲林、
氟西汀、
帕罗西汀)和PDE5
抑制剂(如
西地那非)用于治疗或预防
血清素相关疾病,如抑郁症、强迫症或惊恐症,同时减少或预防性功能障碍。