News related to Tracleer (Bosentan) and/or conditions it is approved for
CHEST 2008: New Pulmonary Hypertension Research Presented
Source: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News From Medical News Today [2008.10.29]
#6363 TADALAFIL PROVES EFFECTIVE THERAPY FOR PULMONARY HYPERTENSION New research shows that the erectile dysfunction drug, tadalafil, may be an effective adjunct therapy for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Italian researchers randomized 405 patients with PAH, of whom 53 percent were taking concomitant bosentan, to two study arms. The groups received either tadalafil or placebo orally once daily as monotherapy or as add-on therapy to bosentan.
Women at Higher Risk for Pulmonary Hypertension
Source: MedicineNet Mens Health Specialty [2008.10.30]
Title: Women at Higher Risk for Pulmonary Hypertension
Category: Health News
Created: 10/30/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/30/2008
Cialis May Help Ease Pulmonary Hypertension
Source: MedicineNet Impotence (ED) Specialty [2008.10.29]
Title: Cialis May Help Ease Pulmonary Hypertension
Category: Health News
Created: 10/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/29/2008
Pulmonary Hypertension
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Specialty [2008.10.13]
Title: Pulmonary Hypertension
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 10/13/2008
Is Sildenafil Safe In Cirrhosis Patients?
Source: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News From Medical News Today [2008.11.13]
Sildenafil is valuable in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension in patients with end-stage liver disease through inhibition of the type-5 phosphodiesterase. The type-5 phosphodiesterase is also present in human mesenteric arteries. The effect of sildenafil on splanchnic blood flow and portal hypertension remains essentially unknown.
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