Available Dosage Strengths
2% / 3% / 6%
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Compounded Sildenafil_Aminophylline_Arginine Cream is a topical formulation designed to enhance female sexual arousal and genital sensitivity. It combines three active agents—sildenafil, aminophylline, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, and L-arginine, a nitric oxide precursor. The combination of ingredients may improve blood flow to the genital tissues. This cream is typically applied to the vulvar or clitoral area before sexual activity to promote arousal, increase lubrication, and enhance orgasmic response in women experiencing Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) or other forms of sexual dysfunction. 1-9
Sildenafil1-5
Sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, has a half-life of 4 hours. Clinically, the drug is used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. Studies have shown it may be beneficial for female sexual arousal disorder. Orally, because of the half-life, the drug is used “on-demand” prior to sexual activity.
Aminophylline6,7
Aminophylline is a complex of theophylline and ethylenediamine. This combination enhances the drugs solubility. Aminophylline has been used historically for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and apnea of prematurity. It is thought to have vasodilatory activity. The drug may also have cardiac and diuretic effects. It may have several modes of activity in the body including 1) inhibition of type III or type IV phosphodiesterase (PDE), increased expression of calcium ion concentration in smooth muscle, inhibition of histamine release and antagonizing adenosine.
Arginine8,9
L-Arginine, an essential amino acid, is converted to nitric oxide. It is naturally found in red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy. Nitric oxide has been found to be a powerful vasodilator and neurotransmitter. Arginine supports protein synthesis, immune function and wound healing.
Sildenafil1-4
Phosphodiesterase (PDE) has many isoforms and is an enzyme that has many functions in the body including degrading the effect of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). PDE5 is an enzyme that is found in many parts of the body including in the smooth muscle of the corpus cavernosum, prostate, bladder, the vascular and visceral smooth muscle, skeletal muscle, urethra, platelets, kidney, lung, cerebellum, heart, liver, testis, seminal vesicle, and pancreas. Sildenafil is structurally similar to cGMP and prevents degradation of cGMP by competitively binding and inhibiting activity of PDE5. When PDE5 is inhibited, cGMP accumulates and leads to smooth muscle relaxation. Studies have shown that sildenafil facilitates the relaxation of the clitoral corpus cavernosum through the nitric oxide-cGMP pathway. This may improve genital blood flow and vaginal engorgement.
Aminophylline6,7
Phosphodiesterase activity-Inhibits phosphodiesterase (PDE), leading to increased intracellular cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels. Elevated cAMP may promote smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation, improving blood flow to applied areas.
Nonselective adenosine receptor antagonist-It acts on A1, A2, and A3 receptors with similar affinity which may explain the drug’s cardiac effects. Adenosine-mediated channels also increase the contraction force of diaphragmatic muscles by enhancing their calcium uptake.
Arginine8,9
L-Arginine is necessary for making proteins and is commonly used to promote circulation. The body converts arginine to nitric oxide (NO) through the action of nitric oxide synthase which may relax blood vessels, allowing blood to flow.1
Common (topically) 5,7,8,9
Rare
Oral (sildenafil)
Contraindications: 5,7,8,9
Precautions:
Store at 20–25°C (68–77°F). Protect from excessive heat, light, and moisture.
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