Scientists develop nasal spray that treats erectile dysfunction in five MINUTES trends now
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A nasal spray could treat erectile dysfunction up to ten times faster than Viagra, scientists say.
Viagra was revolutionary when it hit shelves in the 1990s, but with one problem — it takes up to an hour to act.
Now experts say they are developing a spray version that could help to trigger an erection in just five minutes.
The treatment, named SPONTAN, has shown promise in early trials and could be available in the US in the next two years.
Lee Rodne, who heads up Australian company LTR Pharma developing the spray, suggested it could be the biggest advancement in helping men keep an erection since Viagra emerged.
Experts say they are developing a spray Viagra that could be available in the US in just two years. It acts within five to 15 minutes
The treatment, named Spontan, has shown promise in early proof-of-concept studies (pictured). It is set to be trialed in a larger study in California
About 30million men in America suffer from erectile dysfunction, or the inability to get or maintain an erection during sexual activity.
When a man gets an erection the smooth muscles around the penis relax allowing blood to flow into the region.
In those with erectile dysfunction, this system may be disrupted by heart disease or emotional issues such as stress and anxiety limiting blood flow to the penis.
Viagra works by relaxing the muscles around the penis, allowing more blood to flow into it. The drug also things the blood making it flow easier.
When aroused, the increase in blood flow allows a man to have a stronger erection.
The drug must be taken orally and takes 30 minutes to an hour to kick in because it is absorbed by the digestive system.
But doctors at Brisbane-based bio company LTR Pharma are now working on a spray version dubbed SPONTAN.
This version will use the drug vardenafil, sold under the brand name Levitra. This is different from viagra, which uses the drug sildenafil.
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