Tadalafil in the management of lower urinary tract symptoms: a review of the literature and current practices in Russia
Journal Title: Central European Journal of Urology - Year 2014, Vol 67, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction Strong epidemiologic evidence supports correlation between lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) and erectile dysfunction (ED). The link has biologic plausibility given phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) expression in pelvic structures. PDE5 inhibitors target pathophysiologic processes implicated in LUTS/BPH. Material and methods This review highlights the efficacy and safety of the daily use of a PDE5 inhibitor tadalafil in LUTS/BPH, with a focus on LUTS/BPH medical management in Russia. Results Alpha–blockers and phytotherapy are major components of the current LUTS/BPH therapy in Russia. Russian regulatory authorities granted approval for once–daily tadalafil for treatment of LUTS/ BPH in January 2012. In a pivotal study, tadalafil 5 mg once–daily significantly improved International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) over 12 weeks vs. placebo (P = .004) regardless of baseline ED severity. IPSS improvement was maintained at 12 weeks. Integrated analysis of randomized studies showed that tadalafil 5 mg once–daily resulted in significant symptom improvements across a range of men with LUTS/BPH. Relief of LUTS due to tadalafil was independent of improvement in ED; improvements in IPSS and erectile function were only weakly correlated (r = –0.229). Another pooled analysis found similar improvement in LUTS/BPH between men with or without ED, with non–significant P values for treatment–by–ED–status interactions for total IPSS ( P = .73). Non–registration studies of tadalafil and alpha–blocker co–therapy in LUTS/BPH suggest an additive effect, but co–therapy is not recommended in current tadalafil prescribing instructions. Conclusions Tadalafil results in symptom improvements across a range of men with LUTS/BPH and represents a new treatment option for patients in Russia with LUTS/BPH.
Authors and Affiliations
Alexander Govorov, George Kasyan, Diana Priymak, Sebastian Sorsaburu
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- EP ID EP340871
- DOI 10.5173/ceju.2014.02.art10
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