Dosing and uses of Aphrodyne, Yocon (yohimbine)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
tablets
- 5.4mg
0.5-1 tablet/caplet TId
Other Indications & Uses
Impotence, aphrodisiac
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
Safety & efficacy not established
Aphrodyne, Yocon (yohimbine) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Anxiety
Irritability
Headache
Sweating
Nausea
Tachycardia
Priapism
Worsening of panic attacks
Warnings
Contraindications
Pregnancy, hypersensitivity, children, panic disorder
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: not known if excreted; N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Aphrodyne, Yocon (yohimbine)
Kinetic info: no studies conducted
Mechanism of action
Blocks presynaptic alpha-2-adrenergic receptors
