Dapoxetine 60mg tablets
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Dapoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, for the treatment of premature ejaculation.
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Dapoxetine 60mg tablets
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Reviews & meta-analyses: 18 · Randomised trials: 12 · 2006–2026
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Lee HY, Pyun JH, Shim SR, et al.
2024
PurposeTo investigate the various strategies used for the treatment of premature ejaculation (PE); these encompassed behavioral, drug and surgical interventions.Materials and methodsWe retrieved data from electronic literature searches of PubMed and Cochrane library using the MeSH (Medical Subject Headings terms) and text keywords from the earliest available date of indexing through September 2022. The subject headings and text keywords included those related to the population (male patients with PE), interventions & comparisons (mono and combination treatment), and outcomes (ejaculation latency time, ELT).ResultsThe initial search identified a total of 454 articles from electronic databases. Finally, a total of 10,474 patients from 59 direct comparison trials were included 143 effect sizes with 43 treatments. Of these, 9 of mono treatments and 4 of combination treatments were statistically significant. Pharmaceutical agents commonly used for patients with PE are prescribed off-label, except for dapoxetine. The surface under the cumulative ranking curve values of ranking probabilities for each treatment performance, which indicated that tramadol 100 mg ranked first in terms of ELT.ConclusionsMedications recommended by the American Urological Association and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America were all incorporated within the present review, together with additional management approaches that have been evaluated in randomized controlled trials. The findings indicated that in addition to SSRIs, tramadol, clomipramine, topical agents and PDE5 inhibitors could be used in the therapy of PE.
Abstract licence: CC BY-NC
Shah MDA, Shah S, Nusrat NB, et al.
2023
This meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effectiveness of topical anesthetics in preventing premature ejaculation. We conducted an online database search for original studies comparing topical anesthetic agents with placebo in patients with premature ejaculation. After selecting relevant articles, we extracted data on baseline characteristics and predetermined endpoints. Intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) was the primary outcome for efficacy. Mean differences and corresponding 95% confidence intervals were used to present continuous data. A random-effects model was used to pool the data, and subgroup analysis was performed based on the type of anesthetic agent used. Eleven randomized controlled trials were examined, involving a total of 2008 participants. After analyzing the combined results, it was found that Severance Secret (SS) cream (CJ CheilJedang Corporation, Seoul, South Korea) demonstrated significantly higher effectiveness than a placebo in increasing IELT (P = 0.001). Similarly, the topical eutectic mixture for premature ejaculation (TEMPE), lidocaine, and the eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) were significantly more efficient than a placebo (P<0.00001; P = 0.0001; P<0.00001). Additionally, it was found that lidocaine gel was more efficient than paroxetine or sildenafil (P = 0.04; P<0.00001). In conclusion, topical anesthetics increase IELT in men with premature ejaculation more effectively than placebo, sildenafil, tadalafil, paroxetine, and dapoxetine.
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Marta Nieves Martín, Patricia Marín Novoa, Juan Avendaño-Coy
The journal of sexual medicine, 2025
- Benzylamines
- Naphthalenes
- Premature Ejaculation
Ida Bagus Gde Ananta Mahesvara, I Wayan Suarsana, Ida Bagus Oka Widya Putra, et al.
Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia, 2025
- Benzylamines
- Naphthalenes
- Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
Background: Premature ejaculation (PE) affects about 30% of the male population. The European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines state that monotherapy dapoxetine on-demand has been successfully used to treat PE throughout Europe. Several studies have stated that when dapoxetine and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) are used combined, sexual enjoyment and intravaginal ejaculation latency time (IELT) are increased more than when dapoxetine is taken alone. However, further investigation is needed to determine whether PDE-5i and dapoxetine can be safely consumed together.Methods: This study was conducted using 5 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which systematically extracted from online databases, namely Science Direct, PubMed, Google Schoolar and Cochrane Library. Included studies were assessed using Cochrane Risk of Bias (RoB) 2.0 for RCTs. The data analysis was performed using RevMan software 5.1 of the Cochrane Collaboration.Results: Five RCTs with a total of 498 potent men with PE from the period 2013-2024 showed pooled mean difference of dapoxetine + PDE-5i was found significantly associated with higher post-treatment IELT scores compared to monotherapy dapoxetine (MD 1.08; 95% CI 0.34-1.83; p=0.004; I2 = 95%; 4 RCTs). The pooled mean difference of dapoxetine + PDE-5i also showed statistically significant association with higher post-treatment sexual satisfaction scale (SSS) scores compared to monotherapy dapoxetine (MD 0.76; 95% CI 0.49-1.04; p<0.00001; I2 = 68%; 2 RCTs). Among 10 adverse effects (headacahe, flushing, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, nasal congestion, palpitation, vomitting, sleep disturbance, and constipation), the use of combination therapy is presenting significantly higher incidence of headache, flushing, nasal congestion compared to monotherapy dapoxetine (RR 3.00; 95% CI: 1.91-4.71; p<0.00001; I2: 0%; 5 RCTs), (RR 15.78; 95% CI: 5.48-45.45; p<0.00001; I2: 24%; 5 RCTs), (RR 9.00; 95% CI: 1.17-69.01; p=0.03; I2: 0%; 2 RCTs), respectively.Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the combination of dapoxetine and PDE-5i significantly improves post-treatment scores of IELT and sexual satisfaction compared to dapoxetine monotherapy. Despite an increased risk of certain side effects, the overall tolerability of the combination therapy remains favorable.
Abstract licence: CC BY-NC 4.0
Medrano-Sánchez EM, López-Del-Castillo A, Boisseau M, et al.
2026
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Premature Ejaculation
- Benzylamines
IntroductionPremature ejaculation (PE) is clinically defined as an intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) of 1 min or less. While pharmacological treatments have demonstrated rapid and effective results, they are frequently associated with adverse side effects. In contrast, physiotherapeutic approaches offer a safer alternative, with a lower risk of undesirable reactions.ObjectivesTo assess the efficacy of physiotherapeutic interventions in increasing IELT, compared to pharmacological treatment, in men diagnosed with PE.MethodsA systematic search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, PEDro, Scopus, and Researchgate) to identify clinical trials published within the past 10 years. Eligible studies included those that compared physiotherapy with pharmacological interventions, using IELT as the primary outcome variable in male patients with PE. A quality assessment was performed using the PEDro scale. The data were pooled and a meta-analysis was completed. This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) PRISMA guideline statement. It was registered in the PROSPERO database with registration number CRD42024613802 (blinded for reviewers).ResultsSix studies, encompassing a total of 416 participants, met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. The pooled effect is statistically significant (P = .03), showing a mean difference in IELT of -0.80 s (95% confidence interval, -1.53 to -0.06) which significantly favors dapoxetine, with a high heterogeneity between studies (I2 = 83%).ConclusionThe results of the meta-analyses suggest that dapoxetine at a dose of 30 mg is significantly more effective than physiotherapy for prolonging IELT in men with lifelong PE. Physiotherapy can be considered a safe and beneficial intervention, positioning it as a promising alternative for patients who are intolerant to pharmacological treatment. Nevertheless, the qualitative review suggests that a combined therapeutic approach yields the most significant improvements in IELT.
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Fauzan MI, Daryanto B, Budaya TN, et al.
2024
- Indoles
- Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists
- Premature Ejaculation
Introduction and objectivesPremature Ejaculation (PE) occurs in 31% of men aged 18-59 years, leading to disappointment and avoidance of sexual relations. The current guideline of treatment for PE is Dapoxetine, which possesses several adverse effects causing the limitation of its long-term use. Silodosin, an alpha-1 blocker, has been proposed as a new option for treating PE due to its minimal side effects. Therefore, our study aims to assess the efficacy of silodosin in treating PE.Materials and methodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis was in accordance with Cochrane Handbook guidelines. Comprehensive literature search was conducted in several databases including PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. The studies were included if they met the following criteria: (1) Involving premature ejaculation patients; (2) Intervention using silodosin; (3) Comparing placebo or other therapies for PE (4) Outcome includes the Intravaginal Ejaculation Latency Time (IELT) and reported adverse events related to the therapy. Study quality was assessed using Cochrane risk-of-bias criteria. Statistical analysis in this study was performed using Review Manager 5.4 Results: A total of four studies were included in this meta-analysis. Our study showed that patients who received silodosin had a significantly longer IELT compared to control (MD: 132.54, 95% CI 51.51-213.57, p ConclusionsSilodosin significantly increased IELT. However, it also reduced semen ejaculation as its drug adverse effect. This result supports the clinical use of silodosin as an alternative treatment for premature ejaculation.
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Khaled Moheyiddin, Ahmed H. Hassan
Trends in Urology & Men's Health, 2026
Hackett GI, Kirby M, Schartau P, et al.
2025
To provide an evidence based consensus on the diagnosis and management of premature ejaculation (PE). The British Society for Sexual Medicine (BSSM) takes issue with the advice to use off label treatments, such as daily selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors treatment, favoring on-demand dapoxetine. There is increasing evidence for the use of PDE5 inhibitors which are superior to a placebo for the treatment of PE. A recent meta-analysis of international PE guidelines supports the need for research to investigate the association of PE with erectile dysfunction (ED), prostatitis and thyroid disease, and supports the early use of PDE5 inhibitors either alone or in combination with dapoxetine or psychosexual interventions. Topical agents and non-pharmacological treatments also have a place, with new agents in the pipeline. The United Kingdom (UK) lacks formal guidance from the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) on any of the common male sexual dysfunctions, namely ED, PE, ejaculatory disorders, and male hypogonadism. As a result, general practitioners in the UK have relied on local guidance, and international guidelines which are heterogeneous, indicating diagnostic and therapeutic approaches that are often inconsistent. The aim of this position statement is to improve the management of PE in the UK.
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Guo-Jiang Zhao, Qiang Guo, Yu-Feng Li, et al.
Sexual Health, 2019
Q. An, Y.Q. Gu
The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2018
Sources: aggregated from Europe PMC (EMBL-EBI), OpenAlex, Crossref, PubMed and other open scholarly databases. Retracted articles are excluded. Study information is provided for research purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
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Key facts
Drug status
Investigational
Major interactions
195 found
Half-life
1-2 hours
Mechanism
The drug's mechanism of action is thought to be related to inhibition of neurona…
Food interactions
None known
Human targets
3 targets
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Pharmacokinetics at a glance
Absorption
Half-life
1-2 hours
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Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances .
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Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of downstream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase .
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HTR1A is coupled to G(i)/G(o) G alpha proteins and mediates inhibitory neurotransmission: signaling inhibits adenylate cyclase activity and activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that regulates the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores .
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Beta-arrestin family members regulate signaling by mediating both receptor desensitization and resensitization processes .
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Plays a role in the regulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine release and in the regulation of dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine metabolism .
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Plays a role in the regulation of dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine levels in the brain, and thereby affects neural activity, mood and behavior .
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Also functions as a receptor for ergot alkaloid derivatives, various anxiolytic and antidepressant drugs and other psychoactive substances, such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) .
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Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of downstream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase .
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HTR1B is coupled to G(i)/G(o) G alpha proteins and mediates inhibitory neurotransmission by inhibiting adenylate cyclase activity .
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Arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways .
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Regulates the release of 5-hydroxytryptamine, dopamine and acetylcholine in the brain, and thereby affects neural activity, nociceptive processing, pain perception, mood and behavior .
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Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including ergot alkaloid derivatives, 1-2,5,-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) .
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Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of downstream effectors .
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HTR2C is coupled to G(q)/G(11) G alpha proteins and activates phospholipase C-beta, releasing diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) second messengers that modulate the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and promote the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores, respectively .
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Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways .
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Regulates neuronal activity via the activation of short transient receptor potential calcium channels in the brain, and thereby modulates the activation of pro-opiomelanocortin neurons and the release of CRH that then regulates the release of corticosterone (By similarity). Plays a role in the regulation of appetite and eating behavior, responses to anxiogenic stimuli and stress (By similarity). Plays a role in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis (By similarity)
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ATC G04BX14
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Dapoxetine
Additional database identifiers
ChemSpider
64453
ZINC
ZINC000001482019
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:5286
GenAtlas
HTR1A
GeneCards
HTR1A
GenBank Gene Database
M28269
GenBank Protein Database
189928
Guide to Pharmacology
1
UniProt Accession
5HT1A_HUMAN
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:5287
GenAtlas
HTR1B
GeneCards
HTR1B
GenBank Gene Database
D10995
GenBank Protein Database
219679
Guide to Pharmacology
2
UniProt Accession
5HT1B_HUMAN
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:5295
GenAtlas
HTR2C
GeneCards
HTR2C
GenBank Gene Database
M81778
GenBank Protein Database
338028
Guide to Pharmacology
8
UniProt Accession
5HT2C_HUMAN
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:2637
GenAtlas
CYP3A4
GeneCards
CYP3A4
GenBank Gene Database
M18907
Guide to Pharmacology
1337
UniProt Accession
CP3A4_HUMAN
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:2625
GenAtlas
CYP2D6
GeneCards
CYP2D6
GenBank Gene Database
M20403
GenBank Protein Database
181350
Guide to Pharmacology
1329
UniProt Accession
CP2D6_HUMAN
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- DrugBank 4.02014Law V., Knox C., Djoumbou Y., et alDrugBank 4.0: shedding new light on drug metabolismNucleic Acids Res. 2014 Jan 142(1):D1091-7
- DrugBank 3.02011Knox C., Law V., Jewison T., et alDrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugsNucleic Acids Res. 2011 Jan39(Database issue):D1035-41
- DrugBank 2.02008Wishart D.S., Knox C., Guo A.C., et alDrugBank: a knowledgebase for drugs, drug actions and drug targets.Nucleic Acids Research2008 Jan36(Database issue):D901-6
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