What medication does a 60 year old take for ED

ED refers to erectile dysfunction (erectile dysfunction). Erectile dysfunction in 60-year-olds needs to be treated with medications according to different causes, including oral hypoglycemic drugs, androgens, and type 5 phosphodiesterase inhibitors. 1. Glucose-lowering drugs: For 60-year-olds suffering from erectile dysfunction caused by diabetes, they should actively treat diabetes and take oral glucose-lowering drugs as prescribed by the doctor, such as metformin, gliclazide, dagliflozin, etc., to control blood glucose, and, if necessary, insulin injection is also available. 2. Androgens: If erectile dysfunction is caused by low testosterone level, testosterone undecanoate preparation can be taken orally as prescribed by the doctor to improve the symptoms, but it should be noted that it should be prohibited for elderly patients who have been diagnosed or suspected to have prostate cancer or breast cancer. 3.5 phosphodiesterase inhibitors: commonly used drugs are sildenafil, vardenafil, etc. These drugs can improve the diastolic function of penile cavernous smooth muscle cells, thus improving erectile dysfunction, but it is important to note that these drugs will react with other drugs, when using the drug, you need to inform the doctor in advance of the history of the use of drugs. If the drug treatment is not effective, after the doctor’s evaluation, the choice of prosthesis implantation and other surgical procedures to carry out the treatment, if there is a need for medication, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, and comply with the doctor’s instructions for the use of medication.