Sexual Pharmacology Drugs that Affect Sexual Function

by Crenshaw, Theresa L.; Goldberg, James P.

• ISBN13: 9780393701449
• ISBN10: 0393701441
• Edition: 00
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-02-17
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Summary

HIGHLIGHTING THE COMPLEX INTERACTION OF BIOLOGY AND EMOTION IN SEXUAL CHEMISTRY, THIS BOOK SYSTEMATICALLY EVALUATES DRUGS THAT CAN INHIBIT D ESIRE, CAUSE IMPOTENCE, BLOCK ORGASM OR AFFECT SEXUAL FUNCTIONING IN O THJER WAYS. IT PROVIDES A SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING ANY AND ALL DRUGS, EVE N ONES NOT YET ON THE MARKET BY SUMMARIZING SEXUAL MECHANISMS OF ACTIO N. TECHNIQUES FOR THE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF DRUG-INDUCED SEXUAL DYSFUN CTIONS ARE INCLUDED, ALONG WITH DIFFERENT INDICATIONS FOR MEN AND WOME N. FINALLY, THE AUTHORS INVESTIGATE SEVERAL DRUGS WITH POSITIVE SEXUAL PROPERTIES, WHICH MAY SOON TRANSFORM THE PRACTICE OF SEX THERAPY.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Understanding the Sexual Properties of Drugs	p. 3
Differential Diagnosis of Sexual Dysfunction	p. 15
Interpersonal Techniques and Treatment Strategies	p. 23
Sexual Aspects of Neurochemistry	p. 37
Estrogens	p. 63
Progesterone	p. 83
Testosterone in Women	p. 95
Testosterone in Men	p. 115
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA/DHEAS)	p. 129
Alcohol	p. 151
Nicotine and Caffeine	p. 171
Opioids	p. 181
Marijuana and Other Illegal Drugs	p. 189
Sexual Side-Effect Research	p. 197
Diuretics, Reserpine, Methyldopa, Guanethidine	p. 209
Beta-Blockers, Alpha[subscript 1] Blockers, Alpha[subscript 2] Agonists	p. 225
Ace Inhibitors and Calcium Channel Blockers	p. 239
Antianxiety Agents/Tranquilizers: 5-HT[subscript 1A] Agonists and Benzodiazepines	p. 253
Sedatives/Hypnotics: Benzodiazepines and Methaqualone	p. 263
Antidepressants I: Tricyclics and MAO Inhibitors	p. 273
Antidepressants II: Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors, Trazodone, Lithium	p. 285
Antipsychotics/Neuroleptics	p. 307
Stimulants/Anorectics: Mazindol, Fenfluramine, Diethylpropion, Methylphenidate, Phenylpropanolamine	p. 317
Antiulcer Drugs	p. 341
Miscellaneous Drugs	p. 355
Dopaminergic Drugs: Deprenyl, Phenylethylamine, Quinelorane, Lisuride, Bromocriptine, L-dopa, Minaprine, Amineptine	p. 369
Bupropion	p. 389
Serotonin Antagonists: PCPA (P-Chlorophenylalanine)	p. 409
Peptides: Oxytocin, Vasopressin, LHRH	p. 415
Yohimbine	p. 427
Vasodilators: Papaverine, Alpha Blockers, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide, Topical Vasodilators	p. 443
References	p. 459
Name Index	p. 553
Subject Index	p. 583
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