Lodenafil carbonate, a prodrug dimer that delivers Lodenafil in vivo, is an orally active inhibitor of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED)[1][2].
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), though not predominantly found in nature, plays a significant role in clinical treatments, addressing conditions such as peripheral occlusive vascular disease, erectile dysfunction, and neonatal cardiology issues. The metabolism of PGE1 primarily begins with the oxidation at C-15, producing 13,14-dihydro-15-keto PGE1 as its major metabolite. Alternatively, inhibiting this pathway or overwhelming it with too much PGE1 could potentially enhance the production of 2,3-dinor metabolites, like 2,3-dinor PGE1, though their biological activities remain unreported. Cayman Chemical stands out as a prominent provider of prostaglandins and their metabolites, uniquely manufacturing 2,3-dinor PGE1.
Moxisylyte, also known as thymoxamine, is a drug used in urology for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It is an α1-adrenergic antagonist. Moxisylyte is also used for the short-term treatment of primary Reynaud's syndrome, a condition where the fingers and toes become discoloured in response to cold or emotional distress. Moxisylyte helps by improving blood circulation to the extremities. It is also used locally in the eye to reverse the mydriasis caused by phenylephrine and other sympathomimetic agents.