YOHIMBINE (Yohimbe): What is used for?
[toc] What is Yohimbine? Yohimbine (Yohimbina) is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. The product ingredient is Yohimbine hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Yohimbine are: Yohimbe, Yocon, Yoman, Erex. Mechanism of action (MOA) ...
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What is Yohimbine?
Yohimbine (Yohimbina) is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. The product ingredient is Yohimbine hydrochloride (hcl).
The brand names of Yohimbine are: Yohimbe, Yocon, Yoman, Erex.
Mechanism of action (MOA)
Increase blood flow and nerve impulses to the penis or vagina.
Indications, uses, benefits
The general use is as a treatment for erectile dysfunction but it is also used for sexual dysfunction, SSRI induced.
Warnings and precautions
The products containing man-made yohimbine hydrochloride as an ingredient are not legal to sell as a dietary supplement in the United States.
This medicine is contraindicated in: diabetes, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, schizophrenia, pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Interactions
Medicines for depression (phenelzine,tranylcypromine, amitriptyline and imipramine).
Medicines for high blood pressure (captopril, enalapril, losartan, valsartan, diltiazem, amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide).
And others medicines: chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, trifluoperazine, thioridazine, naloxone, clonidine, diethylpropion, epinephrine, phentermine and pseudoephedrine.
Dosage
For erectile dysfunction 15-30 mg/day.
Side effects of Yohimbine
Excitation, tremor, sleep problems, anxiety or agitation, high blood pressure, a racing heartbeat, dizziness, stomach problems,chills.
Listlessness; itchy, scaly skin; drooling, sinus pain, irritability, headache, frequent urination, bloating, rash, nausea, and vomiting.
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Resources:
UNII: 2Y49VWD90Q
ChemIDplus
DrugPortal
PubChem CID: 8969
NCI Thesaurus: C77304
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