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PDE-5 inhibitor is not contraindicated in patients with COPD as it does not affect the lungs or airways. They can be used to treat pulmonary hypertension secondary to COPD.
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e
COPD
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PDE-5 inhibitors are contraindicated in patients with recent (~6 months) history of stroke.
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d
Stroke 2 years
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PDE-5 inhibitor is not contraindicated in patients with previous vasectomy as they can still engage in sexual activity.
10003228
c
Vasectomy 5 years ago
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PDE-5 inhibitor is not contraindicated in patients with asthma as it does not affect the airways.
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b
Asthma
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The man is most likely prescribed a Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE-5 inhibitor) like sildenafil. These are used in ED to aid in achieving an erection through vasodilation. This can potentiate the effect of systemic hypotension and is contraindicated if the patient has pre-existing hypotension.
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a
Hypotension
Concept
Chapter
2693
4129
Erectile Dysfunction
Topic
133
Endocrinology
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A 68-year-old male is diagnosed with erectile dysfunction (ED). The GP prescribes a medicine while the cause is being investigated.

Which of the following is a contraindication for the medication ?
a