Were it not for spam, one might be caught in the dark regarding the latest advances in erectile dysfunction pharmacology. Here are the specials on the menu this week:

Carisoprodol (Soma, Carisoma): skeletal muscle relaxant

Diazepam (Valium, Stesolid, Diazemuls, Seduxen, Bosaurin, Diapam, Antenex, Apozepam): benzodiazepine derivative possessing anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative, skeletal muscle relaxant and amnestic propertiesused for treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle spasms

Hydrocodone (dihydrocodeinone, Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Novahistex, Hydroco, Tussionex, Vicoprofen): semi-synthetic opioid derived from codeine and thebaine

Phentermine (Adipex, Ionamin, Duromine): appetite suppressant composed of an amphetamine and a phenethylamine

Tramadol (Tramal, Zydol, Ultram): synthetic opioid used for treating moderate to severe pain

Vardenafil (Levitra), Sildenafil citrate (Viagra, Revatio), and Tadalafil (Cialias): used to treat male erectile dysfunction.