Summary BNF Drug Summaries - Genitourinary System

Drug Summaries – Humza Ibrahim

Chapter 7
Genito-urinary system
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ......................................................... 1
1 Bladder and urinary disorders.............................. 2
1.1 Urinary frequency, enuresis, and
incontinence ............................................................ 2
1.2 Urinary retention ......................................... 2
1.2.1 Alpha-blockers ..................................... 2
1.2.2 Dutasteride and Finasteride................. 2
2 Contraception ...................................................... 2
2.1 Combined hormonal .................................... 2
2.1.1 Choice................................................... 2
2.1.2 Reason to stop immediately ................ 3
2.1.3 Cautions ............................................... 3
2.1.4 Side effects ........................................... 3
2.1.5 Missed pill ............................................ 3
2.1.6 Diarrhoea and vomiting ....................... 4
2.2 Progestogen-only ......................................... 4
2.3 Emergency contraception ............................ 4
2.3.1 Hormonal ............................................. 4
2.3.2 Intra-uterine device ............................. 4
3 Erectile dysfunction ............................................. 4
4 Vaginal and vulval conditions............................... 4
4.1 Infections...................................................... 4
4.2 Vaginal atrophy ............................................ 4




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