Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pharmaceutical formulation useful in conjunction with a method for preventing the occurrence of yeast infection, for improving vaginal muscle tone and tissue health, for enhancing vaginal lubrication, and for minimizing collagen misdeposition resulting from hypoxia, and to provide a drug delivery device for administering a pharmaceutical formulation directly to the clitoral area. SOLUTION: This drug delivery device for administering the pharmaceutical formulation directly to the clitoral area in a female individual has a slender patch having upper and lower regions. The pharmaceutical formulation for preventing the occurrence of the yeast infection in the female individual, a pharmaceutical formulation for improving the vaginal muscle tone and tissue health in the female individual, the pharmaceutical formulation for enhancing vaginal lubrication in the female individual, and a pharmaceutical formulation for minimizing collagen misdeposition in the female individual are also provided. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO
Abstract:
A method is provided for treating erectile dysfunction in a mammalian male individual. The method involves the transmucosal administration of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide or derivative thereof, within the context of an effective dosing regimen. Preferred modes of administration include transbuccal, sublingual and transrectal routes. Pharmaceutical formulations and kits are provided as well.
Abstract:
A method is provided for treating erectile dysfunction in a mammalian male individual. The method involves the local administration of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide or derivative thereof, within the context of an effective dosing regimen. A preferred mode of administration is transurethral. Pharmaceutical formulations and kits are provided as well.
Abstract:
An immediate release topical pharmaceutical composition is provided which is administrable on an as-needed basis to enhance female sexual desire and responsiveness. The formulation contains a Type III, Type IV, Type V, or nonspecific phosphodiesterase inhibitor as an active agent.
Abstract:
An immediate release topical pharmaceutical composition is provided which is administrable on an as-needed basis to enhance female sexual desire and responsiveness. The formulation contains a Type III, Type IV, Type V, or nonspecific phosphodiesterase inhibitor as an active agent.
Abstract:
A method is provided for treatment of premature ejaculation by administratio n of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, e.g., an inhibitor of a Type III, Type IV, or Type V phosphodiesterase. In a preferred embodiment, administration is on as "as needed" basis, i.e., the drug is administered immediately or several hours prior to sexual activity. Pharmaceutical formulations and packaged kit s are also provided.