Erectile Dysfunction Medications

Custom Dosing Pharmacy is a leading provider of specially compounded treatments for erectile dysfunction. We work with doctors and healthcare providers to help clients improve their sexual health and restore their confidence with trusted prescription medications custom-prepared for each patient.

Erectile Dysfunction Explained

When a man is unable to get or keep an erection firm enough for intercourse, this is known as erectile dysfunction or ED. Both the severity and frequency of ED can vary among patients. One reason for this is the wide range of factors that can contribute to erectile dysfunction, including physical, emotional, and external factors.

Improving sexual health requires a comprehensive assessment of internal influences like heart disease or high blood pressure as well as mental health since conditions like depression and anxiety can lead to ED. Lifestyle choices like smoking or alcohol use will also need to be considered. 

At Custom Dosing, our staff works alongside your care team to ensure your treatments are adapted to your specific needs. By offering prescription ED medications in various formulations and customized dosages, we can better serve each patient with personalized care.

Our ED Treatment Options

Men and couples dealing with ED have several options for treatment, which can be administered in various doses and formulations to best suit the patient’s goals. ED medications are available through Custom Dosing Pharmacy by prescription only.

Oral Medications

The most common method for treating erectile dysfunction is oral medication because it is highly effective and easy to use. Oral medications help increase blood flow to the penis, making it easier to achieve and maintain an erection. Custom Dosing offers the two most popular commercially available ED medications:

Sildenafil (Viagra) – Sold under the brand name Viagra, sildenafil is the most commonly used ED medication. Sildenafil works by blocking an enzyme which restricts blood flow to the penis. This allows blood vessels in the penis to relax and results in greater blood flow during sexual arousal. Sildenafil is usually taken about 30 minutes or more before sexual activity. Patients should note that sildenafil won’t cause an erection on its own, and sexual arousal is still necessary.

Tadalafil (Cialis) – Commonly known by the brand name Cialis, tadalafil works much like sildenafil but lasts longer. Sildenafil is usually effective about 4 hours after being ingested, while tadalafil lasts for up to 36 hours because of its extended half-life. Tadalafil, like sildenafil, is a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor that increases blood flow to the penis by blocking an enzyme that prevents blood flow. Tadalafil may be taken on an as-needed basis about 30 minutes to one hour before sexual activity or daily in a low-dose formulation to allow for more spontaneous activity.

Oral medications are available in two forms:

• Tablets – Standard tablets made of powdered medication that is compressed into a solid pill which is swallowed whole.
• Troches – A type of tablet that dissolves slowly in the mouth rather than being swallowed. Troches are held between the cheek and gums and take about 30 minutes to dissolve, allowing the medication to be absorbed quickly by the thin tissue inside the mouth.

Injections

For patients who do not respond well to oral medications or those with severe ED, injectable medications may be a good choice. Penile injections are among the most effective and fastest-acting treatments available for ED. Injections can be self-administered at home and generally begin to work in about 5 to 15 minutes. Custom Dosing offers injections in several formulations, including:

Bi-Mix Injections – This injection combines two potent medications to provide a reliable moderate-strength solution to ED. The two active ingredients, papaverine and phentolamine, work together to relax the muscle tissue while also dilating blood vessels in the penis. For many patients, this mix offers the potency they need without the risks of a more complex formulation.

Tri-Mix without Atropine Injections – By combining three powerful ED medications, this injection provides reliable results for patients. Alprostadil, which directly relaxes blood vessels in the penis, is combined with papaverine and phentolamine to create a strong, long-lasting response.

Quad-Mix Injections – For patients with severe erectile dysfunction, this combination of four highly effective medications can be a game changer. Alprostadil, papaverine, and phentolamine are expertly mixed with atropine, which enhances the effects of the other medications by further relaxing muscles and promoting blood flow. This injection is one of the most potent ED treatments available and may help patients who have responded poorly to other treatments.

Personalized Solutions are Essential to Sexual Wellbeing

Sexual health is a core aspect of being human, and healthy intimate relationships provide physical and emotional benefits at every stage of our adult lives. Suffering through ED is not only unnecessary but may also have negative impacts on your overall health. 

Custom Dosing Pharmacy is proud to work with your doctor or care team to offer reliable, personalized prescription medications to treat erectile dysfunction and promote greater sexual health. To learn more, contact our team today by phone or online. We look forward to serving you.