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Title:
FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2021/242913
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
A formulation is for use in enhancing permeation of vardenafil across a nasal mucosal membrane. The formulation includes vardenafil and an organic-aqueous solvent, which includes an alcohol, a polyether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, a medium chain glyceride, one or more saturated polyglycolyzed C8-C10 glyceride, or a combination thereof. The formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0 and the organic-aqueous solvent enhances solubility of the vardenafil to solubility of the vardenafil in water. The formulation is effective for treatment of erectile dysfunction when administered intranasally.

Inventors:
CHOW MOSES (US)
CHOW SHERYL L (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2021/034334
Publication Date:
December 02, 2021
Filing Date:
May 26, 2021
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Assignee:
STRATEGIC DRUG SOLUTIONS INC (US)
International Classes:
A61P15/10; A61K9/08; A61K31/53; A61K47/10
Domestic Patent References:
WO2019122245A12019-06-27
Foreign References:
US20090047234A12009-02-19
US20080268046A12008-10-30
US20140271847A12014-09-18
Other References:
ANONYMOUS: "LEVITRA : NEW ZEALAND DATA SHEET", BAYER NEW ZEALAND LIMITED, 10 December 2019 (2019-12-10), pages 1 - 21, XP055879530
ANONYMOUS: "Vardenafil ODT ", DRUGS.COM, 1 October 2021 (2021-10-01), pages 1 - 41, XP055879534, Retrieved from the Internet [retrieved on 20220117]
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
ALTMAN, Daniel, E (US)
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Claims:
WHAT IS CLAIMED IS: 1. A formulation for enhancing permeation of vardenafil across a nasal mucosal membrane, comprising: (a) vardenafil; and (b) an organic-aqueous solvent comprising an alcohol, a polyether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, a medium chain glyceride, one or more saturated polyglycolyzed C8-C10 glyceride, or a combination thereof; wherein the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0 and wherein the organic- aqueous solvent enhances solubility of the vardenafil relative to solubility of the vardenafil in water. 2. The formulation of claim 1, wherein the organic-aqueous solvent comprises an alcohol. 3. The formulation of claim 2, wherein the alcohol is ethanol or glycerol. 4. The formulation of claim 3, wherein the ethanol is present at a concentration of 5% to 40%. 5. The formulation of claim 4, wherein the ethanol is present at a concentration of 12%, 25% or 30%. 6. The formulation of claim 1, wherein the organic-aqueous solvent comprises a polyether. 7. The formulation of claim 6, wherein the polyether is polyethylene glycol. 8. The formulation of claim 7, wherein the polyethylene glycol is PEG 6000 or PEG 400. 9. The formulation of any one of claims 7-8, wherein the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 1% to 20%. 10. The formulation of claim 9, wherein the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 5%. 11. The formulation of any one of claims 1-10, wherein the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0. 12. The formulation of any one of claims 1-11, wherein the vardenafil is provided in combination with one or more other active ingredients for treating erectile dysfunction. 13. The formulation of claim 12, wherein the one or more other active ingredients comprise another phosphodiesterase inhibitor. 14. The formulation of claim 13, wherein the other phosphodiesterase inhibitor is sildenafil.

15. The formulation of claim 13, wherein the other phosphodiesterase inhibitor is tadalafil. 16. A method of treating erectile dysfunction of a subject in need thereof, comprising contacting a nasal mucosal membrane of the subject with a formulation of any one of claims 1- 15, thereby treating the erectile dysfunction of the subject. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein contacting the mucosal membrane comprises intranasal administration. 18. The method of claim 16, wherein contacting the mucosal membrane comprises sublingual administration. 19. A method of preparing a formulation according to any one of claims 1-15, comprising: (a) adding the vardenafil to the organic-aqueous solvent; and (b) adjusting the pH of the organic-aqueous solvent comprising the vardenafil to about 3.5 to about 8.0. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein solubility of the vardenafil is increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to solubility of the vardenafil in water. 21. The method of claim 19, wherein permeation of the vardenafil across a nasal mucosal membrane is increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to permeation of the vardenafil in water. 22. The method of claim 19, wherein bioavailability of the vardenafil is increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to bioavailability of the vardenafil in water. 23. The method of any one of claims 19-22, wherein the organic-aqueous solvent comprises an alcohol. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein the alcohol is ethanol or glycerol. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the ethanol is present at a concentration of 5% to 40%. 26. The method of claim 25, wherein the ethanol is present at a concentration of 12%,25%, or 30%. 27. The method of any one of claims 19-22, wherein the organic-aqueous solvent comprises a polyether. 28. The method of claim 27, wherein the polyether is polyethylene glycol. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the polyethylene glycol is PEG 6000 or PEG 400. 30. The method of any one of claims 28-29, wherein the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 1% to 20%.

31. The method of claim 30, wherein the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 5%. 32. The method of any one of claims 19-31, wherein the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0. 33. The method of any one of claims 19-32, wherein the vardenafil is combined with another active agent for treating erectile dysfunction. 34. The method of claim 34, wherein the other active agent is another phosphodiesterase inhibitor. 35. The method of claim 34, wherein the other phosphodiesterase inhibitor is sildenafil. 36. The method of claim 34, wherein the other phosphodiesterase inhibitor is tadalafil. 37. A formulation for use in enhancing permeation of vardenafil across a nasal mucosal membrane, comprising the formulation of any one of claims 1-15. 38. The formulation according to claim 37, for use in treating erectile dysfunction through intranasal administration.

Description:
FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/029,881, filed May 26, 2020 under all applicable conventions as well as under 35 U.S.C. 119(e). FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] There exists a need for improved formulations and methods for treating erectile dysfunction. The present technology generally relates to formulations and methods of treating erectile dysfunction with phosphodiesterase inhibitors, but can be applied to other drugs in treating different disease conditions using transmucosal administration, for example sublingual or intranasal administrations. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Erectile dysfunction is considered the most common form of sexual dysfunction in men, and becomes increasingly common with age. It’s estimated that approximately 50% of men between the ages of 40-70, and 70% of men over the age of 70, deal with erectile dysfunction. Because erectile dysfunction can be caused by one or more of neurological, vascular, endocrinological, or psychological factors, the condition is not limited to elderly men. Other risk factors such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and smoking have been strongly associated with an increased prevalence of erectile dysfunction. Consequently, there is an increasing need for the effective treatment of erectile dysfunction. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] There exists a need for compositions and methods to sufficiently solubilize and allow for sufficient permeation of phosphodiesterase inhibitors, including, for example, vardenafil, sildenafil, and tadalafil. Disclosed herein, in some embodiments, are organic- aqueous mixtures that are relatively safe or well-tolerated by human subjects as well as capable of sufficiently solubilizing a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. In some embodiments, organic aqueous mixtures are screened and identified based on solubility of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is vardenafil. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is sildenafil. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is tadalafil. In some embodiments, the pH and the permeation effect are determined. [0005] Described herein, in some embodiments, are methods to identify formulations for enhancing solubility and permeation of one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor across a mucosal membrane, comprising: (a) one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor; and (b) an organic- aqueous solvent comprising an alcohol, a glycol, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, a medium chain glyceride, one or more saturated polyglycolyzed C8-C10 glyceride, or a combination thereof; wherein the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0 and wherein the organic- aqueous solvent enhances solubility of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor relative to solubility of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor in water. In some embodiments, the organic-aqueous solvent comprises an alcohol. In some embodiments, the formulations described herein comprise one or more weak salts. Exemplary weak salts include, for example, citric acid, tartaric acid, acetic acid, furmaric acid, lactic acid, ammonium chloride or similar organic salts, and others. In some embodiments, the formulations described herein comprise N- methyl pryrrolidone (NMP), Tween 80 or similar organic compounds. In some embodiments, the formulations described herein comprise a weak salt such as citric acid, tartaric acid, acetic acid, furmaric acid, lactic acid, ammonium chloride or similar organic salts, and others, or N- methyl pryrrolidone (NMP), Tween 80 or similar organic compounds in combination with one or more alcohol, a polyether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, a medium chain glyceride, one or more saturated polyglycolyzed C8-C10 glyceride, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the alcohol is ethanol or glycerol. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present at a concentration of 5% to 40%. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present at a concentration of 12%, 25%, or 30%. In some embodiments, the organic-aqueous solvent comprises a polyether. In some embodiments, the polyether is polyethylene glycol. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is PEG 6000 or PEG 400. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 1% to 20%. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 5%. In some embodiments, the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is vardenafil. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is sildenafil. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is tadalafil. [0006] Described herein, in some embodiments, are methods of treating erectile dysfunction of a subject in need thereof, comprising contacting a mucosal membrane of the subject with a formulation disclosed herein, thereby treating the erectile dysfunction of the subject. In some embodiments, contacting the mucosal membrane comprises intranasal administration. In some embodiments, contacting the mucosal membrane comprises sublingual administration. [0007] Described herein, in some embodiments, are methods of preparing a formulation for treating erectile dysfunction of a subject, comprising: (a) adding one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor to an organic-aqueous solvent comprising an alcohol, a polyether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, a medium chain glyceride, one or more saturated polyglycolyzed C8-C10 glyceride, or a combination thereof; (b) adjusting the pH of the organic- aqueous solvent comprising the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor to about 3.5 to about 8.0 wherein treating the erectile dysfunction comprises contacting a mucosal membrane of the subject with the formulation. In some embodiments, the formulations described herein comprise one or more weak salts. Exemplary weak salts include, for example, citric acid, tartaric acid, acetic acid, furmaric acid, lactic acid, ammonium chloride or similar organic salts, and others. In some embodiments, the formulations described herein comprise N-methyl pryrrolidone (NMP), Tween 80 or similar organic compounds. In some embodiments, the formulations described herein comprise a weak salt such as citric acid, tartaric acid, acetic acid, furmaric acid, lactic acid, ammonium chloride or similar organic salts, and others, or N-methyl pryrrolidone (NMP), Tween 80 or similar organic compounds in combination with one or more alcohol, a polyether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, a medium chain glyceride, one or more saturated polyglycolyzed C8-C10 glyceride, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, solubility of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor is increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to solubility of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor in water. In some embodiments, permeation of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor across the mucosal membrane is increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to permeation of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor in water. In some embodiments, permeation of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor across an artificial membrane in vitro is increased in the organic- aqueous solvent relative to permeation of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor in water. In some embodiments, bioavailability of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor is increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to bioavailability of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor in water. In some embodiments, the organic-aqueous solvent comprises an alcohol. In some embodiments, the alcohol is ethanol or glycerol. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present at a concentration of 5% to 40%. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present at a concentration of 12%, 25%, or 30%. In some embodiments, the organic-aqueous solvent comprises a polyether. In some embodiments, the polyether is polyethylene glycol. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is PEG 6000 or PEG 400. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 1% to 20%. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 5%. In some embodiments, the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is vardenafil. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is sildenafil. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is tadalafil. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] FIG. 1 illustrates a calibration curve of vardenafil concentration (y=0.00853x + 0.006553, R 2 =0.9962). [0009] FIG. 2 illustrates stable soluble concentrations of vardenafil HCl trihydrate in water (mg/ml) at different pH values using an HPLC method. [0010] FIG. 3 illustrates simultaneous determination of solubility of saturated solutions of vardenafil HCl trihydrate (mg/ml) in water, 12 % alcohol and 30% alcohol. [0011] FIG. 4 illustrates comparisons of vardenafil HCl trihydrate permeation over 24 hours in water (columns 1-5), 12% ethanol-aqueous solution (columns 6-10), and 30% ethanol-aqueous solution (columns 11-15). Saturated concentrations were used. [0012] FIG. 5 illustrates comparisons of vardenafil permeation using saturated concentrations in glycerin (glycerol), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and PEG-ethanol (EtHO) mixtures. [0013] FIG. 6 illustrates a calibration curve of vardenafil concentration with purified water (y=0481x + 0.0033; R 2 =0.9994). [0014] FIG. 7 illustrates a calibration curve of vardenafil in 25% ethanol-aqueous mixture (y=0.583x + 0.0043, R 2 =0.9945). [0015] FIG. 8 illustrates simultaneous determination of the saturated solubility of vardenafil API in water, 12% and 30% alcohol (EtOH). [0016] FIG. 9 illustrates a relationship between the apparent permeability coefficient (Papp) for vardenafil at 6 and 12 hours, as measured through PAMPA analysis. [0017] FIG. 10 illustrates comparisons of the effect of pH on the P app of various formulations (panel A), the effect of pH on the Jss of various formulations (panel B), the effect of formulations on the Papp at varying pH (panel C), and the effect of formulations on the Jss at varying pH (panel D). Values were determined by PAMPA after 24 h permeation at room temperature. [0018] FIG. 11 illustrates comparisons of the Papp values calculated using either PAMPA or the Calu-3 cell line model. [0019] FIG. 12 illustrates a representative curve of vardenafil concentration in the blood plasma of subject 11 (“S11”) following administration through either intranasal (IN) or oral (PO). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS [0020] The present invention relates to formulations and methods of optimizing solubility and permeation of phosphodiesterase inhibitors across a mucosal membrane. The formulations and methods provided herein can be used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, for example. [0021] Normal penile erection results from the influx of blood and relaxation of smooth muscle in the penis. The process is mediated by a spinal reflex , the L-arginine-nitric oxide-guanylyl cyclase-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) pathway, and sensory and mental stimuli. Nerves and endothelial cells directly release nitric oxide in the penis, where it stimulates guanylyl cyclase to produce cGMP and lowers intracellular calcium levels. This triggers relaxation of arterial and trabecular smooth muscle, leading to arterial dilatation, venous constriction, and erection. The balance between factors that stimulate contraction and relaxation determines the tone of penile vasculature and the smooth muscle of the corpus cavernosum. [0022] Phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) is the predominant phosphodiesterase in the corpus cavernosum. The catalytic site of PDE5 normally degrades cGMP, and PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil potentiate endogenous increases in cGMP by inhibiting its breakdown at the catalytic site. Phosphorylation of PDE5 increases its enzymatic activity as well as the affinity of its allosteric (noncatalytic/GAF domains) sites for cGMP. Binding of cGMP to the allosteric site further stimulates enzymatic activity. Thus phosphorylation of PDE5 and binding of cGMP to the noncatalytic sites mediate negative feedback regulation of the cGMP pathway. [0023] Sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil are approved by the FDA for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. These drugs all act as phosphodiesterase inhibitors. A phosphodiesterase inhibitor is a drug that blocks one or more of five subtypes of the enzyme phosphodiesterase (PDE), thereby preventing the inactivation of the intracellular second messengers cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). Given that phosphodiesterases are responsible for degradation of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) which triggers smooth muscle relaxation and erection during sexual stimulation, inhibition of one or more phosphodiesterase by these drugs will enhance erectile function by increasing cGMP. Sildenafil (Viagra) [0024] The recommended dose of sildenafil (Viagra) is a 50 mg tablet once a day as needed. The effective dosage can range from 25-100 mg. The active ingredient is sildenafil citrate. Its mean maximum plasma concentration is about 60 min (range 30-90 min) and its absolute bioavailability is about 41. The drug is mostly metabolized by cytochrome P4503A4 (CYP3A4), with a half-life of about 4 h (1). Tadalafil (Cialis) [0025] The recommended dose of tadalafil (Cialis) is a 10 mg tablet once a day as needed. The effective dosage can range from 5-20 mg. Its active ingredient is tardafil. The mean time (Tmax) for maximum plasma concentration is about 2 h (range 30 min - 6 h) following a single dose (2). The drug is mostly metabolized by CYP3A4 to a catechol metabolite which is further glucuronidated. The mean terminal half-life is about 17.5 h in healthy subjects (2). The absolute bioavailability after oral administration has not been reported to exceed 80% (3). Vardenafil (Levitra) [0026] The standard recommended dose of vardenafil (Levitra) is a 10 mg tablet once a day as needed. The effective dosage can range from 5-20 mg. Its active ingredient is vardenafil hydrochloride trihydrate. The mean time (Tmax) for maximum plasma concentration is about 60 min (30 min - 2 h) and its absolute bioavailability after oral administration is about 15%. The drug is mostly metabolized by CYP3A4 and the M1 metabolite accounts for about 7% of total pharmacologic activity. The terminal half-life of vardenafil or the M1 metabolite is about 4-5 h, and the onset of the therapeutic effect is about 30 min (4). [0027] Each of these three phosphodiesterase inhibitor drugs is approved by the FDA for erectile dysfunction and has a mean time (Tmax) for maximum concentration at about 60 minutes or longer, with an early Tmax at 30 min. Thus, the onset of action for these drugs is usually 30 min or later, with maximum effect at 1 h. Since their aqueous solubility at pH 4.0 – 7 (close to physiologic pH range at nasal and sublingual membranes) (5-7) is low, these drugs are not suitable for administration as an aqueous solution when administered sublingually or intranasally to achieve a rapid effect. [0028] To achieve good permeation and/or absorption at sublingual or nasal sites, a drug must have a small molecular weight (< 1kD), a good membrane partition coefficient (with a good log P), and good aqueous solubility (7-9). When administered intranasally or sublingually, the thin nasal and sublingual membranes can provide more rapid absorption than absorption upon oral administration (6, 7). In addition, intranasal and sublingual routes of administration can bypass liver first metabolism and can yield greater bioavailability than bioavailability upon oral administration (10-11). However, the aqueous solubility of the three phosphodiesterase inhibitor drugs is low at pH 4.0-7.0, which is a major obstacle for efficient permeation and/or absorption at nasal or sublingual sites. To optimize mucosal permeation and/or absorption via the sublingual or intranasal routes of administration, a suitable solvent (such as an organic- aqueous mixture) that can improve solubility as well as permeability at suitable pH at these sites must be determined as there is no reliable method to predict the solubility in these solvents and optimal pH for permeation and/or absorption. Definitions [0029] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, references to "the method" includes one or more methods, and/or steps of the type described herein which will become apparent to those persons skilled in the art upon reading this disclosure and so forth. "About" as used herein when referring to a measurable value such as an amount, a temporal duration, and the like, is meant to encompass variations of ±20% or ±10%, or ±5%, or even ±1% from the specified value, as such variations are appropriate for the disclosed compositions or to perform the disclosed methods. [0030] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as is commonly understood by one of skill in the art to which this invention belongs. [0031] Definition of standard chemistry terms may be found in reference works, including Carey and Sundberg "ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4TH ED." Vols. A (2000) and B (2001), Plenum Press, New York. Unless otherwise indicated, conventional methods of mass spectroscopy, NMR, HPLC, protein chemistry, biochemistry, recombinant DNA techniques and pharmacology, within the skill of the art are employed. Unless specific definitions are provided, the nomenclature employed in connection with, and the laboratory procedures and techniques of, analytical chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, and medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry described herein are those known in the art. Standard techniques can be used for chemical syntheses, chemical analyses, pharmaceutical preparation, formulation, and delivery, and treatment of patients. Reactions and purification techniques can be performed e.g., using kits of manufacturer's specifications or as commonly accomplished in the art or as described herein. The foregoing techniques and procedures can be generally performed of methods known in the art and as described in various general and more specific references that are cited and discussed throughout the present specification. [0032] As used herein, the terms “permeation” or “absorption,” unless specified otherwise, mean “penetration” of the active compound of a medicament through a mucosa. The terms “permeation” and “absorption” may be used interchangeably. [0033] As used herein, the terms “transmucosal” or “across a mucosal membrane,” unless specified otherwise, mean any route of administration via a mucosal membrane. Examples include, but are not limited to, sublingual, nasal, vaginal and rectal administration of a medicament or an active compound of a medicament. [0034] As used herein, the term “phosphodiesterase inhibitor” refers to any drug that blocks one or more subtype of the enzyme phosphodiesterase (PDE), thereby preventing the inactivation of the intracellular second messengers cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) by the respective PDE subtype(s). The term “phosphodiesterase inhibitor” can refer to an inhibitor of PDE1, PDE2, PDE3, PDE4, PDE5, PDE6, PDE7, PDE8, PDE9, PDE10, PDE11 and/or PDE12. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors include selective and non-selective inhibitors. [0035] As used herein, the term “subject” means animal and human. [0036] The term “environment” or “environment of an administration” means an environment where an active compound of a medicament is absorbed by permeation across the mucosa. For example, when the administration is performed sublingually, the environment is saliva, which contains the drug and is “bathing” the sublingual mucosal membrane. [0037] The method of embodiments which provides an environment with a certain pH includes providing the environment with a preferable pH during the administration of the medicament, and making a suitable formulation of the medicament in such a way that the medicament itself can provide the environment with a desired pH. In some embodiments, the latter is preferred. In this case, buffering agents are preferably involved in the formulation. [0038] The embodiment described herein can include calculating an estimated range of vardenafil quantity (from minimum quantity of vardenafil API to 2-fold representing minimum effective dose to 2 fold the minimum dose) that needs to be solubilized and then permeated or absorbed across mucosal membrane to achieve a therapeutic effective concentration. [0039] The embodiments described herein can include various formulations or compositions dependent on the dosage forms or routes of administration. For example, if a formulation or composition comprising a medicament is administered sublingually, it can be in the form of tablets, pills, pellets, powders, liquid or sprays. Examples of other suitable formulations or compositions include, but are not limited to, ointments, capsules, solutions, syrups, drops, granules and suppositories. In any formulation or composition, the medicament can include a therapeutically effective amount of an active compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof or either entity and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. As another example, if a formulation or composition comprising a medicament is administered intranasally, the formulation or composition can be in liquid form. Suitable liquid forms for intranasal administration are nasal sprays and nasal drops, for example. [0040] In some embodiments, the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor is administered sublingually. For sublingual administration of the one or more phosphdiesterase inhibitor, a formulation or composition can be in any of the forms described above. Any method of making tablets, pills, pellets, powders, liquid or sprays for sublingual administration can be used. To make tablets, granulated powder is pressed into a small tablet, for example. The tablet can disintegrate when mixed with saliva, resulting in solubilization and absorption of the drug. To obtain a desired pH range for permeation and/or absorption of the drug, a tablet formulation is made taking into account mixing with saliva, for example. [0041] Alcohol powder can be used to make tablets for sublingual administration. As another example, polyethylene glycol (PEG) can be used to make tablets for sublingual administration. Both alcohol powder and PEG are miscible with water. Exemplary liquid PEGs that can be used include, but are not limited to, PEG200, PEG400, and PEG600. Exemplary waxy or solid PEGs that can be used include, but are not limited to PEGs with an average molecular weight of greater than about 600 g/mol (PEG600), such as PEG3000, PEG3350, PEG4000, PEG6000, and PEG8000. [0042] In some embodiments, the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor is administered intranasally. For intranasal administration of the one or more phosphdiesterase inhibitor, a formulation or composition can be in any of the forms described above, including a nasal spray or liquid drops, for example. A special device can be used for intranasal or sublingual administration of a set volume. Exemplary volumes for such devices can be in the range of 10 µl to 1.6 ml, which can be delivered to each of two nostrils. Further exemplary volumes can be in the range of 25 µl to 1.0 ml, 50 µl to 800 µl, 75 µl to 600 µl, 100 µl to 500 µl or 200 µl to 300 µl, per nostril for at least one nostril. Devices for intranasal administration are commercially available from Aptar, for example. [0043] Intranasal (IN) drug administration, e.g. via nasal spray, is a convenient route of administration. This route of administration can achieve the following advantages relative to oral drug administration: (a) produce faster effect, and (b) smaller amount of drug exposure to achieve equal effect, and (c) administering without the need of water for swallowing. These advantages of IN administration is possible because of the leaky epithelium lining the nasal mucosa (as compared to intestinal epithelium), extensive vascular supply, relatively large surface area (about 9.6 m 2 including microvilli) and avoidance of first pass metabolism (3- 9). The relatively large surface area for drug absorption via IN route is also an advantage over sublingual route. Although the sublingual route can also provide a rapid onset of effect, its much smaller surface area (26cm 2 ) is a limitation for drug absorption that would lead to inadequate therapeutic effect for drug like vardenafil. [0044] To achieve good permeation and/or absorption at the nasal sites, a low molecular weight (< 1kD) is preferable, with a good membrane partition coefficient (a good log P), a good aqueous solubility, and a desirable pKa that could lead to ionization and favorable permeation at the physiologic pH of the nose. Since the physiological pH of the nose is 6.4, a general recommendation is to keep pH of formulation between pH3.5-7.5 to avoid nasal membrane irritation (5, 10-11). However, to optimize individual drug solubility and permeability, it may be necessary to deviate from physiologic pH in the formulation. An envisaged target pH recommended is pH 3.5-7.5 (11) [0045] Vardenafil HCL trihydrate has a molecular weight of 579.1 (12). Vardenafil free base has a logP=3.64 and its pKa=7.15 (mostly basic) and 9.86 (mostly acidic). As a basic compound, vardenafil’s aqueous solubility is pH dependent and reported to be less than 2mg/ml at pH 4-7 (12-13). Although the solubility of vardenafil HCl trihydrate is higher than vardenafil base in water, the vardenafil API solubility still requires further improvement. (FIGS. 1, 6, and 7). Since a drug must be in the soluble form for rapid nasal absorption to take place before exerting its therapeutic effect, thus achieving sufficient solubility and permeability are the fundamental steps for vardenafil IN formulation. To optimize IN formulation for vardenafil API, determining its solubility and permeability experimentally at pH 3.5-7.5 will be required since there is no reliable/accurate method to predict drug solubility and permeability, especially for IN administration (14-15). Formulation Reagents Alcohols [0046] In certain embodiments, the formulations and compositions for treating erectile dysfunction, increasing solubility of one of more phosphodiesterase inhibitor, and/or increasing permeability of one of more phosphodiesterase inhibitor described herein include at least one alcohol. In some embodiments, the formulations and compositions for treating erectile dysfunction, increasing solubility of one of more phosphodiesterase inhibitor, and/or increasing permeability of one of more phosphodiesterase inhibitor described herein include one or more weak salts. Exemplary weak salts include, for example, citric acid, tartaric acid, acetic acid, furmaric acid, lactic acid, ammonium chloride or similar organic salts, and others. In some embodiments, the formulations described herein comprise N-methyl pryrrolidone (NMP), Tween 80 or similar organic compounds. In some embodiments, the formulations described herein comprise a weak salt such as citric acid, tartaric acid, acetic acid, furmaric acid, lactic acid, ammonium chloride or similar organic salts, and others, or N-methyl pryrrolidone (NMP), Tween 80 or similar organic compounds in combination with one or more alcohol, a polyether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, a medium chain glyceride, one or more saturated polyglycolyzed C8-C10 glyceride, or a combination thereof. Alcohols are a family of compounds that contain one or more hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to a carbon atom of an alkyl group. An alcohol can have any number of carbon atoms in a chain. An alcohol can be a primary alcohol, a secondary alcohol, or a tertiary alcohol. Monohydric and polyhydric alcohols are known. Exemplary monohydric alcohols include methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, pentanol, hexanol, and others. Exemplary polyhydric alcohols include, for example, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol (glycerin), and others. In some embodiments, the alcohol is ethanol. In some embodiments, the alcohol is present at a concentration of about 5%, about 6%, about 7%, about 8%, about 9%, about 10%, about 15%, about 20%, about 25%, about 30%, about 35%, about 40%, about 45%, about 50%, and any number or range in between. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present at a concentration of about 5% to about 40%. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present at a concentration of about 12% , about 25%, or about 30%. In some embodiments, the alcohol is glycerol (glycerin). In some embodiments, the glycerol is present at a concentration of about 1%, about 2%, about 3%, about 4%, about 5%, about 6%, about 7%, about 8%, about 9%, about 10%, about 15%, about 20%, about 25%, about 30%, about 35%, about 40%, about 45%, about 50%. Polyethers [0047] The herein described formulations and compositions for treating erectile dysfunction, increasing solubility of one of more phosphodiesterase inhibitor, and/or increasing permeability of one of more phosphodiesterase inhibitor may, in certain embodiments, contain a polyether. Polyethers are polymers that contain more than one ether functional group. Polyethers include, for example, polyethylene glycol (PEG), polyethylene oxide (PEO), polyoxyethylene (POE), polypropylene glycol (PPG), polytetramethylene glycol (PTMG), polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), and paraformaldehyde. Aromatic polyethers include, for example, polyphenyl ether (PPE) and poly(p-phenylene oxide) (PPO). In some embodiments, the polyether is polyethylene glycol (PEG). The molecular weight of polyethylene glycol (PEG) may range from 300 g/mol to 10,000,000 g/mol. In some embodiments, the polyether is PEG 6000. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol (PEG) is present at a concentration of about 0.5%, about 1.0 %, about 2.0 %, about 3.0%, about 4.0%, about 5.0%, about 6.0%, about 7.0%, about 8.0%, about 9.0%, about 10%, about 11%, about 12%, about 13%, about 14%, about 15%, about 16%, about 17%, about 18%, about 19%, about 20%, about 25%, about 30%, and any number or range in between. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol (PEG) is present at a concentration of about 1% to about 20%. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol (PEG) is present at a concentration of about 5%. Glycerides [0048] In certain embodiments, the formulations and compositions for treating erectile dysfunction, increasing solubility of one of more phosphodiesterase inhibitor, and/or increasing permeability of one of more phosphodiesterase inhibitor described herein include at least one or more glyceride. Glycerides are esters formed from glycerol and fatty acids. Exemplary glycerides include mono-, di-, and triglycerides. In some embodiments, the formulations and compositions described herein contain medium chain glycerides. In some embodiments, the formulations and compositions described herein contain polyglycolyzed C8- C10 glycerides. In some embodiments, the polyglycolyzed C8-C10 glyceride is a saturated polyglycolyzed C8-C10 glyceride. In some embodiments, the formulations and compositions described herein comprise a mixture of glycerides. Glycerides in a mixture can be unsaturated or saturated. In some embodiments, the mixture of glycerides comprises additional chemicals or compounds. In some embodiments, the glycerides comprise polyoxylglycerides. In some embodiments, the glycerides comprise caprylocaproyl polyoxyl-8 glycerides or caprylocaproyl macrogol-8 glycerides. In some embodiments, the glycerides comprise caprylic/capric glycerides. In some embodiments, caprylic/capric glycerides further comprise a polyethylene glycol, such as PEG-8, for example. In some embodiments, the formulations and compositions described herein comprise LABRASOL. Solvent Stabilizer/Penetration Enhancer [0049] In some embodiments, the formulations and compositions for treating erectile dysfunction, increasing solubility of one of more phosphodiesterase inhibitor, and/or increasing permeability of one of more phosphodiesterase inhibitor described herein may contain certain other compounds or chemicals that serve as solvents, stabilizers or penetration enhancers. As an example, the formulations and compositions described herein may contain diethylene glycol monoethyl ether. Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether is also known as 2-(2- Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol and is sold under the brand name TRANSCUTOL. This compound can serve as a high purity solvent and stabilizer and is associated with skin penetration enhancement in topical dosage forms. Other suitable solvents, stabilizers and penetration enhancers will be well-known to those having ordinary skill in the art. The amount of such compounds can vary according to the formulation desired, such as in the range from 0.1 to 99.9% by weight, from 1.0 to 99% by weight, from 5% to 95% by weight, from 10% to 90% by weight, or from 20% to 80% by weight. Buffering Agents [0050] Buffering Agents that can be used in the embodiments described herein will be known to those skilled in the art. Please see “Handbooks Pharmaceutical Excipients (Second Edition), edited by Ainley Wade and Paul J W Weller, The Pharmaceutical Press London, 1994,” which is incorporated herein by reference. Exemplified buffering agents include, but are not limited to, phosphates, such as sodium phosphate; phosphates monobasic, such as sodium dihydrogen phosphate and potassium dihydrogen phosphate; phosphates dibasic, such as disodium hydrogen phosphate and dipotassium hydrogen phosphate; citrates, such as sodium citrate (anhydrous or dehydrate); bicarbonates, such as sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate. The amount of buffering agents used in the formulations and methods described herein is readily determined by those skilled in the art, which depend on preferable pH values. Certain embodiments contemplated herein feature a formulation or composition having a pH of about 3.5, about 3.6, about 3.7, about 3.8, about 3.9, about 4.0, about 4.1, about 4.2, about 4.3, about 4.4, about 4.5, about 4.6, about 4.7, about 4.8, about 4.9, about 5.0, about 5.1, about 5.2, about 5.3, about 5.4, about 5.5, about 5.6, about 5.7, about 5.8, about 5.9, about 6.0, about 6.1, about 6.2, about 6.3, about 6.4, about 6.5, about 6.6, about 6.7, about 6.8, about 6.9, about 7.0, about 7.1, about 7.2, about 7.3, about 7.4, about 8.0, about 7.6, about 7.7, about 7.8, about 7.9, about 8.0, about 8.1, about 8.2, about 8.3, about 8.4, about 8.5, about 8.6, about 8.7, about 8.8, about 8.9 or about 9.0, and any number or range in between. In some embodiments, the formulation or composition has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0. In some embodiments, the formulation or composition has a pH of about 3.5 to about 6.5. In some embodiments, the formulation or composition has a pH of about 4.0 to about 5.0. Carriers [0051] The carrier suitably used in the embodiments described herein depends on the specific formulation or composition of the medicament. The carriers include, without limitation, fillers, binders, lubricants, diluents, sweetening and flavoring agents, preservatives, disintegrators, grilling agents, permeation enhancers. Examples of the carriers include starch, gelatin, natural sugars, corn, natural and synthetic gums such as acacia, sodium alginate, methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, waxes, boric acid, sodium benzoate, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, agar, bentonite, agar gum, stearates such as sodium stearate, HPMC, palmitic acid, dimethyl sulfoxide, N,N-dimethyl acetamide, N,N- dimethylformamide, 2-pyrrolidone, 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, 1,5-dimethyl-2-pyrrolidone, 1- ethyl-2-pyrrolidone, 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid, N,N-dimethyl-m-toluamide, urea, ethyl acetate, 1-dodecylazacycloheptan-2-one (Azone®), oleic acid, ethylene vinylacetate copolymer, polyvincyl chloride, polyethylene, polydiethyl phthalate. General Description of Various Embodiments Exemplary Formulations for Enhancing Permeation of One or More Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor Across a Mucosal Membrane [0052] Described herein, in some embodiments, are formulations for enhancing permeation of one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor across a mucosal membrane, comprising: (a) one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor; and (b) an organic-aqueous solvent comprising an alcohol, a glycol, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, a medium chain glyceride, one or more saturated polyglycolyzed C8-C10 glyceride, or a combination thereof; wherein the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0 and wherein the organic-aqueous solvent enhances solubility of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor relative to solubility of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor in water. In some embodiments, the organic-aqueous solvent comprises an alcohol. In some embodiments, the alcohol is ethanol or glycerol. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present at a concentration of 5% to 40%. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present at a concentration of 12%, 25%, or 30%. In some embodiments, the organic- aqueous solvent comprises a polyether. In some embodiments, the polyether is polyethylene glycol. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is PEG 6000 or PEG 400. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 1% to 20%. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 5%. In some embodiments, the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0. In some embodiments, the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 5.0. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is vardenafil. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is sildenafil. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is tadalafil. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is vardenafil in combination with sildenafil and/or tadalafil. Exemplary Methods for Treating Erectile Dysfunction [0053] Described herein, in some embodiments, are methods of treating erectile dysfunction of a subject in need thereof, comprising contacting a mucosal membrane of the subject with a formulation disclosed herein, thereby treating the erectile dysfunction of the subject. In some embodiments, contacting the mucosal membrane comprises intranasal administration. In some embodiments, contacting the mucosal membrane comprises sublingual administration. Exemplary Methods of Preparing Formulations for Treating Erectile Dysfunction [0054] Described herein, in some embodiments, are methods of preparing a formulation for treating erectile dysfunction of a subject, comprising: (a) adding one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor to an organic-aqueous solvent comprising an alcohol, a polyether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, a medium chain glyceride, one or more saturated polyglycolyzed C8-C10 glyceride, or a combination thereof; (b) adjusting the pH of the organic- aqueous solvent comprising the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor to about 3.5 to about 8.0; wherein treating the erectile dysfunction comprises contacting a mucosal membrane of the subject with the formulation. In some embodiments, solubility of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor is increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to solubility of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor in water. In some embodiments, permeability of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor across the mucosal membrane is increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to permeability of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor in water. In some embodiments, bioavailability of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor is increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to bioavailability of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor in water. In some embodiments, the organic-aqueous solvent comprises an alcohol. In some embodiments, the alcohol is ethanol or glycerol. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present at a concentration of 5% to 40%. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present at a concentration of 12%, 25%, or 30%. In some embodiments, the organic- aqueous solvent comprises a polyether. In some embodiments, the polyether is polyethylene glycol. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is PEG 6000 or PEG 400. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 1% to 20%. In some embodiments, the polyethylene glycol is present at a concentration of 5%. In some embodiments, the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0. In some embodiments, the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 5.0. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is vardenafil. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is sildenafil. In some embodiments, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor is tadalafil. [0055] In some embodiments, the formulations described herein comprise an organic- aqueous solvent comprising more than one organic solvent or component. Exemplary organic solvent or component mixtures include, for example, PEG and ethanol in water. In some embodiments, the PEG in an aqueous organic solvent mixture is PEG 400. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present in the aqueous organic solvent mixture at a concentration of about 5% to about 40%. In some embodiments, the ethanol is present in the aqueous organic solvent mixture at a concentration of about 12%. In some embodiments, the PEG is present in the aqueous organic solvent mixture at a concentration of about 1% to about 40%. In some embodiments, the PEG 400 is present in the aqueous organic solvent mixture at a concentration of about 1% to about 40%. In some embodiments, the PEG 400 is present in the aqueous organic solvent mixture at a concentration of about 10%, about 15%, or about 20%. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises 10% PEG 400 in 12% ethanol. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises 15% PEG 400 in 12% ethanol. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises 20% PEG 400 in 12% ethanol. Formulations comprising more than one organic solvent or component in water can be used in any of the methods described herein. [0056] In some embodiments, wherein the organic-aqueous solvent comprises more than one organic solvent or component, the second organic component is chosen for the purpose of enhancing at least one of property selected from the group solubility, stability, permeability, and safety. In some embodiments, the formulation has a pH of about 3.5 to about 8.0. EXAMPLES [0057] Additional embodiments are disclosed in further detail in the following examples, which are not in any way intended to limit the scope of the claims. Included in the following are specific Examples A1, A2, B1, and B2 which represent sequential steps of method of identifying desirable formulations based on combined solubility and permeability profile of one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitors to achieve rapid and effective concentration in the body. Specific Examples of C1, C2 and C3 are in vivo evidence of confirming the appropriateness of formulations identified by the above stepwise method. EXAMPLE A1 Intranasal (IN) Dosing and Formulation [0058] Embodiments of the minimal IN dosing requirement of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor vardenafil required to achieve a therapeutic effect equivalent to an approved oral dosing described herein was estimated using standard calculations. The estimation assumes that sufficient vardenafil solubility and nasal permeability can lead to the desired bioavailability. [0059] The desired dosing further requires an IN formulation of vardenafil API to provide an amount of vardenafil HCl trihydrate that will achieve a similar but significantly earlier effective concentration as that from the oral route. For example, if 10-20mg oral dose is approved by FDA, an IN dosing should lead to achieving similar bioavailability but a much earlier peak time (Tmax) as that from the oral route. Since IN dose is administered either via a nasal spray or nose drop, the amount of IN dose can be estimated from the volume of vardenafil formulation solution administered intranasally times its concentration after adjustment for relative bioavailability. An example of the calculation is provided below: [0060] As IN administration normally uses a volume of 50-200ul/spray to each nostril (a spray volume larger than 200 ul will most likely result in some volume dripping out of nose), thus a desirable spray volume can be set at 100ul/nostril or 2x100ul for 2 nostrils as the IN dose to be equivalent to10 mg oral dose. (Doubling the volume of nasal spray should provide IN dose equivalent to 20mg oral dose). [0061] Assuming absorption of vardenafil aqueous solution via oral administration is related to its IN administration and based on the known bioavailability/pharmacokinetics of vardenafil from its oral administration, its intranasal administration can be assumed to yield a bioavailability equivalent to 0.4-0.8 oral dose, but with a much earlier peak concentration. This is based on the known advantage of IN administration which can avoid first- pass liver metabolism and achieving rapid permeation via nasal membrane, similar as the bioavailability from pulmonary inhalation published previously (21). This will require a minimum 2mg/100ul concentration or a minimum solubility of 20mg/ml vardenafil HCl trihydrate for the IN formulation. A special device can be used for intranasal administration and can be delivered to each of two nostrils. Devices for intranasal administration are commercially available from Aptar, for example. EXAMPLE A2 Screening for Solubility and Stability Characteristics of Various Organic-Aqueous Mixtures [0062] Embodiments of vardenafil solubility and stability described herein was determined in various organic-aqueous mixtures. [0063] The active pharmaceutical ingredient, vardenafil HCl trihydrate, has a molecular weight of 579.1 g/mole (12). The vardenafil base has a pKa = 7.15 and 9.86, and logP=3.64. Vardenafil solubility is about 8.8 g/L at pH 1, 3g/L at pH 2, 1.6 g/L at pH 3, 0.88 g/L at pH 4, 0.16 g/L at pH 5 and 0.019 g/L at pH 6 (13). The solubility of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), vardenafil HCl trihydrate, in water is much better (FIGS. 3 and 8). While the solubility of the API in water is better than the base form, the API solubility in water is still low and its decreasing aqueous solubility with increasing pH is a significant obstacle to achieving rapid and sufficient permeation and/or absorption via sublingual and intranasal administration. Thus, despite an excellent membrane partition coefficient (logP=3.64) of vardenafil base, sublingual or intranasal administration using aqueous vardenafil solution does not yield an advantage in bioavailability compared to oral administration when administered close to or at the physiologic pH at these sites. [0064] Vardenafil API, however, can achieve an improved solubility in certain solvents, e.g. alcohol (13) or other organic-aqueous mixture solvents. The use of pure alcoholic solutions of vardenafil is a concern due to potential membrane irritation and damage. Thus, an alcoholic-aqueous mixture or other organic-aqueous mixture that is relatively safe or well tolerated by human subjects, such as those organic compounds (at relatively low concentrations) under the “generally regarded as safe” or “GRAS” category is preferable. For such reasons, the use of a 12% alcohol solvent in nasal products is recognized by the FDA as a tolerable concentration for human subjects (16,17). Although a 12% alcohol can rapidly solubilize vardenafil API, it will precipitate within 24 h. Thus a “shake flask” method over 3 days was utilized to determine saturated solubility (18-20). [0065] In addition, any mixture of solvents must be capable of solubilizing vardenafil for rapid and sufficient absorption when administered sublingually or intranasally. [0066] As an example, the solubility of vardenafil API in ethanol-aqueous mixtures was screened first, followed by screening the permeability at different pH to determine the optimal solubility and permeability that can be suitable for sublingual and intranasal administration. Materials [0067] Vardenafil Hydrochloride (CAS No. 224785-91-5) was purchased from India Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd, Gujarat-391450 India (Lot #1704002361). [0068] Tadalafil (TAD) 5 mg tablets were purchased from Polpharma (Poland). [0069] Acetonitrile ≥99.5% ACS (CAS No. 75-05-8) was purchased from VWR Chemicals BDH®. [0070] Methanol (“MeOH”) was purchased from VWR Chemicals BDH®. [0071] Ethanol 190-Proof (CAS No. 64-17-5) was purchased from EMD Millipore (Burlington, MA, USA). [0072] Syringe Filter w/ 0.2 µm pore size Cellulose Acetate Membrane (Cat# 28145- 475) was purchased from VWR (Radnor, PA, USA). [0073] Polyethylene glycol 400 (Lot 52081314) was purchased from EMD Millipore (Burlington, MA, USA). [0074] Glycerin or glycerol (Lot 70K0044) was purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (St. Louis, MO, USA). [0075] Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate (Lot SLCB7173) was purchased from Sigma- Aldrich (St. Louis, MO, USA). [0076] Glacial Acetic Acid (Lot B21R026) was purchased from Alfa Aesar (Haverhill, MA, USA). [0077] NMP (1-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidinone) (Lot 51K3683) was purchased from Sigma- Aldrich (St. Louis, MO, USA). Equipment [0078] Accumet Basic pH meter was purchased from Fisher Scientific (Leicestershire, UK). [0079] Agilent 1260 Infinity HPLC system which consisted of a G1311B 1269 Quat Pump, a G71291260 vial sampler, and a G1315D 1260 DAD VAL detector was purchased from Agilent (Santa Clara, CA). [0080] Analytical Balance was purchased from Mettler-Toledo, LLC (Columbus, OH). Procedure [0081] After quick screening of various organic solvents, the solubility of vardenafil API in different % ethanol-aqueous mixtures was investigated and compared to solubility in pure water. As disclosed herein, the solutions were prepared by the “shake flask” method. Briefly, increasing amounts of vardenafil API were added to different mixtures until saturation. The saturated organic-aqueous mixtures were adjusted for pH (at the range pH 3.5-7.5) with the use of a pH meter. The saturated solution was shaken slowly with a magnetic stirrer at room temperature or shaken rapidly several times a day for 24 hours or longer, up to 3 days. Afterwards, the solutions were filtered using the VWR 0.2 micron filter. The filtrate was then used for inspection of clarity and concentration was determined by HPLC. In addition, the saturated solubility of vardenafil in glycerin (glycerol), polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG) and combination of two organic solvents were investigated. (a) HPLC method for vardenafil concentration determination [0082] For solubility studies as well as concentration determination from permeability studies (see Example 2), the samples were prepared for HPLC analysis by mixing 1:1 with MeOH. The standard curves were prepared in MeOH and mixed with PBS so that the analytical matrices were the same. The HPLC analysis was run through an Agilent 1260 Hypersil BDS-C8, 5 µm, 4.0 x 250mm column (PN 79926B8-584, SN USUE000480, LN 512010961) using Acetonitrile:0.02M Sodium Phosphate Buffer pH 4 (35:65 v/v) isocratic flow at 1 mL/min for 10 minutes. Results [0083] The validity of the assay was assessed according to FDA guidance with regard to linearity, sensitivity, repeatability, stability, precision, and accuracy. The calibration curve of vardenafil was linear over the concentration range of 0.2-200ug/ml. The correlation coefficient (r 2 ) was greater than 0.99 for each of 3 different runs. For quality control samples of 0.5, 10 and 200ug/ml, the relative standard deviation (RSD) values for precision were 1.8 to 6.1% (interday) and 0.07 to 4.1% (intraday). The accuracy (% bias) ranged -4.2% to 2.2% (interday) and -0.9to 3.4% (intraday) . The lower limit of quantitation was 0.2ug/ml. [0084] Table 1 shows a comparison of saturated solubility of vardenafil concentration in several organic-aqueous solvents. Table 2 shows the inter-day accuracy and precision of solutions containing 6 different solutions and 2 different pH values measured using standard curve for each solution and then compared with 50% methanol standard curve. Table 3 shows a comparison of saturated solubility of vardenafil API at pH 4.0 in different solvents. Table 1. Comparison of saturated solubility in the indicated organic-aqueous solvent Abbreviation: PEG = polyethylene glycol Table 2. Comparison of dilution accuracy and bias in analysis of the indicated organic-aqueous solvent [0085] The dilution accuracy was determined by comparing various solutions at 20mg/ml. The RSD was 3.1%. The stability of the quality control samples was tested by re- injecting the samples at 0, 9, 18 and 24 h after reconstitution and storage in an autosampler at 200C. The RSD values ranged from 2.8-7.8%. Table 3. Vardenafil API solubility at pH4 in different solvents* *Determined at room temperature at mean pH 4.0 (3.9-4.1), Sat Conc-saturated concentrations, SD-standard deviation Conclusion [0086] As disclosed herein, organic-aqueous mixtures, such as an ethanol-aqueous mixture, can significantly enhance vardenafil solubility as compared to solubility in a pure aqueous solution (FIGS.3 and 8). The solubility of vardenafil API is pH-dependent, with higher solubility at lower pH. The organic-aqueous mixtures, such as an ethanol-aqueous mixture, can significantly enhance vardenafil solubility as compared to solubility in water. Vardenafil solubility can be further enhanced by increasing the % organic solvent concentration, such as ethanol, for example. Furthermore, combination of certain organic solution mixtures can improve solubility of vardenafil, e.g.15% PEG-12% EtOH -aqueous mixture when compared to 15% or 20% PEG-aqueous mixture. [0087] The results disclosed herein indicate that using the methanol standard curve for assay can produce accurate and precise vardenafil concentration determination in different solvents or solvent mixtures as well as at different pH. The dilution of 100-fold from 20 mg/mL concentration can also be accurately/precisely measured within +/- 15%. [0088] If a minimum solubility of vardenafil API 20mg/ml at pH4 is desired for IN formulation, water which has a mean saturated solubility below 20 mg/ml at pH4 is not a suitable solvent for vardenafil IN formulation. However, a number of other organic-aqueous solvents under GRAS category with higher solubility of 20mg/ml at pH4 have been identified (see Table 3) and further mixture of these solutions are likely to be suitable for vardenafil IN formulation, as disclosed herein. EXAMPLE B1 Screening for Permeability and Flux of Selecting Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors using PAMPA [0089] This example describes the determination of permeability of vardenafil using a parallel artificial membrane permeability assay (PAMPA). [0090] As disclosed herein, the permeability of vardenafil API in different solvents at room temperature and atmospheric pressure was screened using in vitro PAMPA. The PAMPA predicts passive absorption of drugs and is suitable for studies with ethanol solvents (22-24). The unit of measurement is the apparent permeability (Papp) obtained at steady state, expressed as cm/sec. Also another associated measurement is the maximum flux (Jss) at a particular pH, expressed as the quantity of drug across the unit area per sec, is calculated from the Papp and saturated solubility. [0091] As disclosed herein, the effect of an ethanol-aqueous solution on improving permeability/absorption of the drug across a mucosal membrane was determined. Given that a 12% ethanol-aqueous solution and a 30% ethanol-aqueous solution can improve solubility significantly, further permeability studies at different pH were carried out. Prior to our studies, the effect of pH at different ethanol-aqueous concentrations on permeation was unknown and could not be accurately predicted. Materials and Equipment [0092] Transport Receiver Plate (Cat# MATRNPS50) and MultiScreen-IP Filter Plate (Cat# MAIPN4550) were purchased from Millipore (Burlington, MA, USA). [0093] Vardenafil Hydrochloride (CAS No. 224785-91-5); India Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd, Gujarat-391450 India (Lot #1704002361). [0094] Ethanol 190-Proof (CAS No. 64-17-5) was purchased from EMD Millipore (Burlington, MA, USA). [0095] Acetonitrile (Cat# BDH83639.400) was purchased from BDH Chemicals (Radnor, PA, USA). [0096] Dodecane (Cat# D221104), Sodium Phosphate monobasic (Cat# S0751), Sodium Phosphate dibasic (Cat# S0876) and Polyethylene Glycol 6000 (Cat# 8.07491) were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (St. Louis, MO, USA). [0097] Lecithin, Refined Solid (Cat# 36486) was purchased from Alfa Aesar (Haverhill, MA, USA). [0098] Syringe Filter w/ 0.2 µm Cellulose Acetate Membrane (Cat# 28145-475) was purchased from VWR (Radnor, PA, USA). [0099] Polyethylene glycol 400(Lot 52081314) was purchased from EMD Millipore (Burlington, MA, USA). Procedure (a) Solution Preparation [0100] Saturated solutions of vardenafil HCl trihydrate (5ml) in different solvents were prepared by using an increasing amount of vardenafil and adjusted to the desired pH (range 3.5-6.0 with the use of a pH meter), as described in Example A2 above. The saturated solutions were shaken slowly at room temperature for 24 h or shaken rapidly several times and kept at room temperature for 24 h or longer. Afterwards, the solutions were filtered using a 0.2 µm filter. The filtrates were then used for permeation studies. (b) Permeation Studies using PAMPA [0101] Vardenafil permeation studies were performed using the Parallel Artificial Membrane Permeation Assay (PAMPA) with the receiver plate and multiscreen-IP filter plates. The PAMPA assay predicts passive absorption of drugs and is suitable for studies with ethanol solvents (22-23). The steady state permeation assay was carried out in triplicate or more and for a duration of 6 h or 24 h to represent steady state. For some solutions both 6 h and 24 h duration were carried out to establish consistency between the 2 durations. The donor chamber was initially coated with 5 ul of 3% (w/v) lecithin in dodecane before transferring 150 µL of desired sample into donor chamber. Then 300 µl of phosphate buffer was transferred into the acceptor wells. After 6 or 24 h of permeation, a sample was collected from the donor and receiver chamber for concentration analysis using HPLC. [0102] Apparent permeability coefficient (P app ) determination, expressed as cm/sec, was calculated based on the following equation at steady state (24) [0103] where [0104] VD = volume in donor chamber [0105] V A = volume in acceptor chamber [0106] A = effective area of the membrane (PAMPA: 0.3cm 2 ) [0107] t = duration of the permeability study [0108] CA = drug concentration in the acceptor well at the end of the study [0109] CE = equilibrium concentration in both wells, and [0110] Steady state flux (Jss). The Jss, expressed as ug/sec/cm 2 , was calculated based on the following equation [0111] where [0112] CD = loading concentration in the donor chamber [0113] A comparison of Papp and Jss of Vardenafil in different solvents at pH 4 are shown in Table 4. Table 4. Effect of solvents on vardenafil API permeability and flux* *Determined by PAMPA at room temperature and mean pH 4.0 (3.9-4.1) over 24 h; #Vardenafil organic-aqueous mixture which are safe and with saturated solubility > 20mg/ml and Jss greater than Jss (ref) (see [0114] below); SD = standard deviation [0114] Over pH 3.5-8.0, the pH-solubility times pH-Papp profile of vardenafil aqueous solution becomes the pH-flux or pH-Jss profile (see profile in Figure 10b). The pH that corresponds to its highest Jss is the pHmax with its corresponding aqueous vardenafil saturated solubility designated as V( ssol)pHmax . Thus the Jss at pH max or JsspHmax can be used for calculating a reference Jss or Jss (ref) that corresponds to the required minimum solubility, designated as Solmin (which is 20mg/ml for a minimum IN dose of 2mg/nostril per previous calculation in [0061]) : [0115] Jss (ref) = JsspHmax (Solmin / V(ssol)pHmax) where Sol min is the required minimum solubility (which is 20mg/ml for a minimum IN dose of 2mg/nostril vardenafil, or a higher value corresponding to a higher IN dose) ; V(ssol)pHmax) is the aqueous vardenafil saturated solubility at pH max (i.e. pH4 per Figure 10b) which is 18.19 (from Table 3). Using Solmin =20, V(ssol)pHmax) =18.19, JsspHmax =7.74 ug/sec/cm 2 (from Table 4), Jss (ref) =8.5E-05 ug/sec/cm 2 for a required vardenafil IN dose of 2mg/nostril. [0116] Any vardenafil organic-aqueous mixture at any pH (within the range of pH3.5-7.5) with solubility of >20mg/ml that has a corresponding Jss value >Jss (ref) can qualify for IN vardenafil formulation. (c) HPLC Analysis [0117] After mixing 100 µL of donor or receiving chamber sample with 100 µL of MeOH and 10 µL of internal standard for 2 minutes, the sample was centrifuged at 10,000 rpm for 10 mins before HPLC injection. The loading stock solutions were diluted with 50% MeOH before HPLC injection. The HPLC assay was performed as described in Example A2. Results [0118] The results of the comparative permeation study (conducted on the same day) are shown in FIGS.4 and 5, indicating enhanced permeation with 12% and 30% ethanol-aqueous solvent compared to the aqueous solvent itself. An excellent correlation of Papp results between these 6 h and 24 h durations of permeation study were observed, showing consistency of the Papp experiment. Additional individual studies using, e.g., pure aqueous solution and other % ethanol-aqueous mixtures also supported a similar trend of pH influence on permeability, as shown in Example A2 above. Conclusion [0119] As disclosed herein, vardenafil API has increasing solubility as pH decreases. However, vardenafil API increases permeation/permeability with increasing pH (corresponding to higher % of unionized species theoretically expected as pH increases from 3.5 to 5.0 (FIG. 10, panels A and C)). Drug flux (a parameter composed of P app times saturated solubility) appears optimal at pH 4.0 for an vardenafil aqueous solution (FIG. 10, panel B). Other vardenafil organic-aqueous solutions also show a similar trend as the Jss of vardenafil aqueous solution (FIG.10, panels B and D). [0120] A number of organic-solvents with a solubility of ≥ 20mg/ml at pH4, have been discovered to meet or exceed the Jss (ref) of 8.5E-05 ug/sec/cm 2 , and can be considered as suitable formulation for IN vardenafil (Table 4). [0121] A suitable organic-aqueous mixture, such as an ethanol-aqueous mixture, can improve permeability of vardenafil HCl trihydrate, the current active pharmaceutical ingredient for vardenafil. In addition, a better permeability was observed with higher % ethanol-aqueous mixture. Without being limited by theory, a combination of two different organic solvents, such as 15%PEG-12%EtOH-aqueous mixture, for example, may significantly improve vardenafil permeability compared to that in either single organic-aqueous mixture (e.g., PEG-aqueous or EtOH-aqueous mixture). A combination of two different organic solvents in water may improve permeability even though the combination may not improve solubility compared to the single organic-aqueous mixture, such as 12%EtOH-aqueous, for example. Without being limited or constrained by any theory, it is believed that the solvents described herein and other suitable organic-aqueous solvents that can improve solubility of different phosphodiesterase inhibitors at the pH range close to the physiologic pH at the nasal or sublingual sites can also improve their permeation and be suitable for nasal and sublingual delivery. EXAMPLE B2 Screening for Permeability of Select Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors using a Calu-3 Cell Line [0122] This example describes the determination of permeability of vardenafil using a Calu-3 cell line model. [0123] As disclosed herein, the permeability of vardenafil API in different solvents at room temperature and atmospheric pressure was screened using the in vivo cell line model Calu- 3 (a non-small-cell lung cancer line). [0124] The Papp of aqueous soluble drugs determined by the Calu-3 cell line model has been shown to be related to the IN absorption in animal studies when determined at pH 7.4 (25-26). As disclosed herein, the Calu-3 cell line model was utilized for confirmation of the relative values of P app of various organic-aqueous solutions in comparison to that in water at pH 4.0 to simulate IN administration. Materials [0125] Glacial acetic acid (>99% pure, CAS 64-19-7) was purchased from Alfa Aesar (Haverhill MA, USA). [0126] Acetonitrile ≥99.5% ACS (CAS No. 75-05-8) was purchased from VWR Chemicals BDH®. [0127] Sodium Phosphate Monobasic Monohydrate (Phosphate Buffer) was purchased from BDH Chemicals (Radnor, PA, USA). [0128] NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide) was purchased from Biobasic Canada Inc. (Markham, Ontario, Canada). [0129] Sodium Phosphate Dibasic, Heptahydrate (Phosphate Buffer) was purchased from EMD Millipore (Burlington, MA, USA). [0130] Vardenafil Hydrochloride Trihydrate USP was purchased from SMS pharmaceuticals Ltd. (India). [0131] Gibco Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS), o-Phosphoric Acid, 85% (HPLC), Transwell™ Multiple Well Plate with Permeable Polycarbonate Membrane Inserts Triethylamine was purchased from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Waltham, MA, USA). [0132] Syringe Filter w/ 0.2 um Cellulose Acetate Membrane was purchased from VWR part of Avantor (Radnor, PA, USA). Equipment [0133] Accumet Basic pH meter was purchased from Fisher Scientific (Leicestershire, UK). [0134] Agilent 1260 Infinity HPLC system which consisted of a G1311B 1269 Quat Pump, a G71291260 vial sampler, and a G1315D 1260 DAD VAL detector was purchased from Agilent (Santa Clara, CA). [0135] Analytical Balance was purchased from Mettler-Toledo, LLC (Columbus, OH). [0136] Nanopure water system. [0137] Transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER, in Ohm.cm2) determination equipment. Procedure (a) Solution preparation [0138] Saturated solutions of vardenafil (2mg/mL) in different solvents were prepared and adjusted to the desired pH (range 3.9-4.1 with the use of a pH meter), as described in Examples A2 and B1 above. Various solutions containing vardenafil at 2mg/ml were prepared by fully dissolving each powder by vortexing, followed by overnight mixing on a rotating platform. Afterwards, the solutions were filtered using a 0.2 µm filter. The filtrates were then used for permeation/permeability studies. (b) Culture of Calu-3 and preparation of monolayers [0139] The study was carried out similar to that described previously (25-26). Calu-3, a human bronchial submucosal gland carcinoma cell line, was grown in DMEM:Ham’s F-12 (1:1) mixture supplemented with 10% FBS and 1% penicillin/streptomycin solution. The cells were harvested with 0.25% trypsin-EDTA and seeded on polycarbonate filters (pore size: 0.4 µm, growth area: 1.12 cm 2 , 12 wells/plate, Corning) at a density of 5 × 10 5 cells/well. The culture medium was changed every 2 days over the course of the experiment. The monolayer was used for in vitro transport studies, 9-10 days after seeding. (c) In-vitro permeation/permeability study using Calu-3 cell line model [0140] After the TEER of the monolayer was measured and found around 500 Ohm.cm 2 , the growth medium was aspirated and the upper and lower chambers washed with a transport medium (TM: Hank’s balanced salts solution supplemented with 15 mM glucose and 10 mM HEPES buffer, pH 7.4). [0141] Following 10 min of incubation, the solution in the apical chamber was replaced the studied vardenafil solutions at pH 4.0. Aliquots of the sample (50 µL) were taken from the basal side at 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120 mins under a BSL2 hood. A 50 µL aliquot of transport medium was added to replenish the volume each time, and TEER measurements were determined. (d) HPLC assay preparation and measurement [0142] 50 µl samples from the receiving and apical chambers were either mixed with 50 µl of 50% MeOH and 10 µl internal standard or diluted with 50 µl medium and internal standard. Supernatant was taken after centrifugation for HPLC analysis. HPLC Analysis was performed as outlined in Examples A2 and B1 above. (e) Calculation of Papp [0143] Papp, expressed in cm/sec, was calculated from the samples analyzed by HPLC using the equation: [0144] Papp=dQdt/(AC); wherein [0145] dQdt is the appearance of drug in the receiving chamber (nmol/sec), A is the surface area of the monolayer (1.12 cm 2 ), and C is the initial concentration of drug in the apical chamber. Results [0146] The calculated, mean Papp of different vardenafil solutions are listed in Table 5. The majority of Papp values were close to the Papp value of vardenafil in water, except for the Papp value of vardenafil in 15% PEG400 solution. For vardenafil in 15% PEG400 solution, the TEER values increased to about 1200 Ohm.cm 2 above initial baseline value and gradually drop to a level similar to the baseline value (about 500 Ohm.cm 2 ) at 120 min. Adding EtOH/PEG(12%/15%) also increased the initial TEER about 1200 Ohm.cm 2 , but returned more quickly to a level similar to baseline at 40 min. Most other solutions usually resulted in a rapid decrease of TEER to below 500 Ohm.cm 2 baseline value in less than 20-40 min. Table 5. Vardenafil API permeability using a Calu-3 cell line model* *Determined in 37°C, at pH 4.0 (3.9-4.1); P app = apparent permeability; SD = standard deviation; duration of permeation was < 2h. Conclusion [0147] In this experiment, the relative Papp values of the solutions also directly reflect relative Jss values since the concentration of each solution is 2mg/ml.The P app values of vardenafil API in different organic-aqueous solutions are approximately the same as the Papp value of vardenafil in water for most of the solutions, except 15% PEG400 solution, which is 20- fold lower. This may correspond with the increased TEER (above that of the initial TEER of the medium, or 500 Ohm.cm 2 ) of the organic-aqueous solution containing vardenafil with 15% PEG400 solution. The increase in TEER may indicate an increasing tight junction function of the cell membrane. In support of this hypothesis, the addition of ethanol to PEG400 – ethanol being a known to enhance membrane permeability – had significantly lower TEER values. Thus, the use of Calu-3 model to further screen vardenafil formulations initially identified by PAMPA can be a useful step in eliminating undesirable formulations. EXAMPLE C1 Methods of Administering Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors [0148] This example describes methods of intranasal and sublingual administration of phosphodiesterase inhibitors. [0149] A phosphodiesterase inhibitor is added to a mixed organic-aqueous solvent, and the pH of the organic-aqueous solvent comprising the phosphodiesterase is adjusted. Any phosphodiesterase inhibitor can be used, including vardenafil (Levitra), sildenafil (Viagra), and tadalafil (Cialis), for example. Addition of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor to an organic- aqueous solvent and pH adjustment results in increased solubility of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Any organic-aqueous mixture or solvent can be used, including any organic-aqueous solvent that is relatively safe or well tolerated by a human subject and that is capable of sufficiently solubilizing the phosphodiesterase inhibitor. [0150] Improved solubility of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor can result in improved permeation of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor, such as vardenafil, sildenafil, or tadalafil, for example, across a mucosal membrane. Permeation of phosphodiesterase inhibitors in an organic-aqueous mixture is determined at a pH range of about 4.0 to about 8.0. As a result of improved permeation, bioavailability of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor can be increased by achieving more rapid and higher plasma concentrations when administered intranasally or sublingually. Moreover, greater bioavailability can be achieved upon intranasal or sublingual administration as compared to oral administration of the same dosage of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Thus, sufficient plasma drug concentrations can be achieved rapidly. [0151] A phosphodiesterase inhibitor can be delivered by any route of administration and in any form, including a spray. As an example, an amount of phosphodiesterase inhibitor can be added to a mixed organic-aqueous solvent to deliver a desired amount of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor in a 100 µl volume per spray, either intranasally or sublingually. Using a specific drug concentration can allow for increased solubility and increased permeation at a particular pH of the one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor, as described above. [0152] The phosphodiesterase inhibitors with improved solubility and permeation as described above are administered for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, for example. EXAMPLE C2 Comparison of IN vs Oral Administration of Select Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors in Rats [0153] This example describes the determination of bioavailability of vardenafil following either oral or IN administration, as well as how variations to the formulation affects the pharmokinetics. [0154] IN administration allows compounds to bypass liver metabolism. Given this, IN administration allows for quicker absorption, greater bioavailability, and faster peak concentration time (Tmax) for drugs compared to oral administration. Certain formulations have been found to have different Jss or P app in vitro. Thus these differences are likely to influence pharmacokinetics when administered via IN route. Prior to our studies, the effect of formulation and administration method to vardenafil bioavailability was unknown and could not be accurately predicted. Procedure [0155] Vardenafil aqueous solution and organic-aqueous solutions were prepared using the same protocol as described in Example A2. Sprague Dawley rats with jugular vein cannula inserted were ordered from Envigo RMS, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN). After arrival, the rats were adjusted to the animal vivarium environment of the Western University of Health Sciences for one week before the pharmacokinetic study. The anesthesia and study procedure were carried out similar to a previously published study (27). A total of 6 formulations were tested for IN administration and one for PO dosing via gavage (see Table 6 below). [0156] A subset of rats were given formulations per os (PO, or orally) containing vardenafil (5.6 mg/kg). The other subset of rats were given formulations intranasally (IN) containing vardenafil (2.8 mg/kg). The IN rat group was given formulations through a micropipette at about 12.5 ul administration per nostril. Rats given formulation of water and PEG formulation which given vardenafil at 1.7 mg/kg and 2.0mg/kg respectively [0157] After administration of the formulations, 200 uL of blood were obtained from rats at 0, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60, 120, 180 minutes. One week after treatment, the hematocrit levels of the rats returned to normal, as verified by the blood plasma of randomly selected rats in the study. Based on such hematocrit response, general physical activity, and patency of the cannula, the rats were crossed over to a different formulation treatment one week later with same blood samples collected . After completion of any blood sampling, the samples were centrifuged and plasma collected and stored for analysis using Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS, Sciex API4000 and Agilent HPLC 1200 system) The assay used rat plasma to construct the standard curve and sildenafil was used as the internal standard (IS). The assay procedure was similar to that of the human study as described below (see Determination of the plasma concentration of vardenafil under EXAMPLE C3) Results [0158] The standard curve for the assay of the vardenafil concentration determination in rat plasma showed excellent correlation coefficient (R 2 =0.9981 for the concentration of 0.1-1000ng/ml).The vardenafil formulation and number of rats received the IN and PO dosages are shown in Table 6. The pharmacokinetic parameters of oral vs IN administered formulation of ethanol/PEG400(12%/15%) are shown in Table 7. The Pharmacokinetics of IN administered formulation 2 to 6 are shown in Table 8. Table 6 Formulations containing vardenafil administered to rats either PO or IN Table 7 Pharmacokinetic parameters of vardenafil following nasal and oral administration of ethanol/PEG400(12%/15%) • Normalized per mg/kg dose Table 8 Pharmacokinetic parameters of vardenafil following IN administration of 5 formulations Discussion and Conclusion [0159] The results of the relative bioavailability (AUC), Cmax (peak concentration) and Tmax (time of Cmax) are consistent with that expected from formulations identified obtained in Examples A2, B1, B2 and C1. Solvents with low Papp/flux relative to that in water e.g. vardenafil in 15% PEG400 or in 15%PEG-10%NMP from in vitro PAMPA and Calu-3 studies can lead to relatively low bioavailability when administered IN. On the other hand, solvents with similar/better Papp/flux as that in water, e.g. vardenafil in 12%ethanol and in 12%ethanil--15%PEG400 can lead to similar/better bioavailability as that in water. Thus, these rat data confirm the method of screening for desired formulation using the stepwise approach demonstrated in Examples A1, A2, B1, and B2. EXAMPLE C3 Comparison of IN vs Oral Administration of Select Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors in Humans [0160] This example describes the determination of bioavailability of vardenafil following either oral or IN administration in humans, as well as how variations to the formulation affects the pharmakinetics. [0161] As disclosed herein, this study compared an SDS-089 Solution (composed of vardenafil 20mg/ml dissolved in 12% EtOH/15%PEG400) administered as Nasal Spray (IN administration) to the Levitra Oral Tablet 10 mg (oral, or PO administration).The steps for selecting >20mg/ml vardenafil solubility, its solution in 12%ethanol-15% PEG400 for nasal drug delivery are described in Examples A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1. Materials [0162] Vardenafil nasal spray solution (SDS-089 nasal spray) was prepared for each human subject participating in the study as prescribed by the Principal Investigator, Stephanie White, D.O. [0163] The active pharmaceutical ingredient is from Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd., India (batch 1704002361) which meets USP standard. [0164] The nasal spray solution was composed of vardenafil API 20mg/ml solubilized in 12% ethanol and 15 PEG400 at pH about 4.0. The SDS-089 nasal spray solution was filtered (0.22 µm filter) and transferred to a small volume 5 mL amber bottle, fitted with nasal spray device to deliver 100 µL per spray (manufactured by Aptar, Pharma, France). The ability of the Aptar nasal spray device to deliver 100 µL per spray was verified prior to the pilot clinical study. The spray delivered 2 mg vardenafil HCl alcoholic solution per spray. [0165] Vardenafil HCl (Levitra) 10 mg oral tablet which was manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceutical (NDC: D173-0830-13, Lot #: 5930248) was purchased from a pharmacy. [0166] SDS089 was prepared by a licensed technician under supervision of a licensed pharmacist at the Medical Center in the Patient Care Center building of Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, USA. Procedure [0167] The twelve human subjects recruited for the study were healthy volunteers between 21 and 45 years old. Each subject received two study treatments: SDS-089 Solution as Nasal Spray (4mg) and Levitra Oral Tablet (10 mg) in a randomized sequence, separated by a period of 7±1 days. [0168] On the day of study, the subjects had an intravenous catheter inserted. All subjects were given either the 10 mg Levitra tablet through OP or the 4 mg (2 mg/spray per nostril) Nasal Spray through IN administration. Administration was followed with 240 ml water. After a period of 1 week, the treatment was crossed over in each subject (such that those subjects who previously were given IN administration were now given OP administration, and subjects who previously were given OP administration were now given IN administration). Each subject took 240 ml of water with drug administration and was allowed to drink water and clear liquids 2 hours post single-dose treatment. Meals were provided and given at least 4 hours post dose. [0169] A total of 17 blood samples (2 cc each) were collected following administration of the drug formulations. The blood samples were collected at 0 (pre-dose), 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, 2 h, 3 h, 4 h, 6 h, 8 h, and 10 h. All blood samples were immediately centrifuged at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes and stored at -80°C until ready for bio-analysis. [0170] During the study, the safety assessments included adverse event monitoring, vital signs, and targeted history and physical examinations as needed as per the judgment of the medical supervisor. (a) Determination of the plasma concentration of vardenafil [0171] Analysis of the vardenafil concentration in blood plasma was conducted using Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS, Sciex API4000 and Agilent HPLC 1200 system). During the validation experiments, each calibration standard and QC sample was prepared by spiking of a specified amount of vardenafil HCl (from USP) and Sildenafil (from LETCO) served as the internal standard into blank human plasma. A 50 ul aliquot of analytes was extracted using 850 ul methanol, centrifuged, and the top supernatant dried. The powder was then reconstituted with 60 ul of 50% methanol and 30 ul injected to LCMS after filtration. The isolated analytes were separated using reverse-phase high performance Eclipse plus C18 column (Agilent) with the following dimensions, 4.6 x 100mm, 3.5 μm particle size. The concentration of analytes in each standard was quantified using a triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer operating in positive mode with electrospray ionization mode (ESI). Vardenafil and sildenafil were detected using multiple-reaction-monitoring (MRM) for each of the respective analyte. The average assay accuracy ranged from 92-110%. The R 2 of the calibration curves ranged 0.9977 to 0.9998. Precision, defined as the coefficient of variation (CV) = (standard deviation/mean of replicate measurements X100%) ranged from 4-8%. The lower limit of quantitation was 0.05ng/ml. Results [0172] A representative vardenafil concentration time curve is shown in FIG. 12 and mean comparative pharmacokinetic parameters are shown in Table 7. Based on the area under the concentration-time-curve from 0 to infinity (AUC 0-inf ), the overall bioavailability of SDS nasal spray was calculated to be about 1.4 times that of the oral vardenafil. The time of maximum concentration (T max ) occurred at a median time of 10 min following SDS089 nasal spray compared to 58 min following the oral table. The maximum concentration (Cmax) following SDS089 was within the range of Cmax following the oral dose. These data showed that the bioavailability of SDS089 nasal spray 4mg is close to that of 10mg oral dose, but with a much shorter Tmax . Table 7: Comparison of mean pharmacokinetic parameters of nasal spray vs oral tablet

[0173] Over the two treatment periods, 47 adverse events (AEs) occurred during the study. Of the 47 AEs, 42 were recorded to be an adverse drug reaction (ADR), in which 33 ADRs were associated with the nasal spray and 9 ADRs were associated with the oral tablet. Adverse effects observed included headache, sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, nasal irritation, and throat irritation. Although the SDS-089 nasal spray formulation caused more nasal symptoms to occur, overall the adverse reactions were transient and well-tolerated by the subjects. The reported headaches showed no relation when mild and moderate headaches were correlated with Cmax and AUC0-inf. Conclusion [0174] As disclosed herein, the study compared nasal to oral administration of vadenafil in twelve healthy volunteers. Adverse effects were more common in IN administration, however, these effects appeared transient and tolerable. The overall results of this study were consistent with those in rats, wherein the IN administration achieved an earlier Tmax and better bioavailability. These human study results further confirm that an appropriate formulation and dose can be identified using the stepwise approach as described in Examples A1, A2, B1, and B2. EXAMPLE D Formulation for enhancing permeation and flux of one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor across a mucosal membrane [0175] This example describes the formulation for enhancing permeation of one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor across a mucosal membrane. [0176] As disclosed herein, this formulation comprises the phosphodiesterase inhibitor vardenafil and an organic-aqueous solvent comprising ethanol and PEG400 at pH 4.0, wherein the organic-aqueous solvent enhances solubility of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor relative to solubility of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor in water. This formulation comprises ethanol at 12%. In other alternatives, the formulation may comprise any alcohol, such as glycerol, and may be present at any concentration from 5% to 40%, including 25% and 30%. As disclosed herein, the organic-aqueous solvent of this formulation comprises PEG400 at 15%. In other alternatives, the formulation may comprise any polyether or polyethylene glycol, such as PEG 6000, at a concentration between 1% to 20%. As disclosed herein, the formulation is at pH 3.5. In other alternatives, the formulation may be at any pH from 3.5 to 7.5. As disclosed herein, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor of the formulation is vardenafil. In other alternatives, the formulation may comprise one or multiple phosphodiesterase inhibitors, which can be sildenafil, tadalafil, or a combination of either with or without vardenafil. The formulation will then be administered intranasally to a subject for treating erectile dysfunction. The intranasal administration will allow the formulation to contact the subject’s mucosal membrane. In other alternatives, the mucosal membrane is contacted with the formulation through sublingual administration to the subject. [0177] As disclosed herein, a formulation for treating erectile dysfunction of a subject will be prepared by adding the phosphodiesterase inhibitor vardenafil to an organic- aqueous solvent comprising ethanol and PEG400, and adjusting the pH of the organic-aqueous solvent to 3.5. The solubility of vardenafil will be increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to solubility of vardenafil in water and flux across the mucosal membrane will be increased relative to that in water at saturated solubility. This formulation comprises ethanol at 12%. In other alternatives, the formulation may comprise any alcohol, such as glycerol, and may be present at any concentration from 5% to 40%, including 25% and 30%. As disclosed herein, the organic-aqueous solvent of this formulation comprises PEG400 at 15%. In other alternatives, the formulation may comprise any polyether or polyethylene glycol, such as PEG 6000, at a concentration between 1% to 20%. As disclosed herein, the formulation is at pH 3.5. In other alternatives, the formulation may be at any pH from 3.5 to 8.0. As disclosed herein, the phosphodiesterase inhibitor of the formulation is vardenafil. In other alternatives, the formulation may comprise one or multiple phosphodiesterase inhibitors, which can be sildenafil, tadalafil, or a combination of either with or without vardenafil. [0178] As disclosed herein, a formulation for enhancing permeation/flux of one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor across a mucosal membrane will comprise the phosphodiesterase inhibitor vardenafil, ethanol, and PEG400, at pH 4.0. The solubility of vardenafil will be increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to solubility of vardenafil in water and flux across the mucosal membrane will be increased in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to permeation of vardenafil in water. Bioavailability of vardenafil will also increase in the organic-aqueous solvent relative to that in water. This formulation comprises ethanol at 12%. In other alternatives, the formulation may comprise any alcohol, such as glycerol, and may be present at any concentration from 5% to 40%, including 25% and 30%. As disclosed herein, the organic-aqueous solvent of this formulation comprises PEG400 at 5%. In other alternatives, the formulation may comprise any polyether or polyethylene glycol, such as PEG 6000, at a concentration between 1% to 20%. As disclosed herein, the formulation is at pH 3.5. In other alternatives, the formulation may be at any pH from 3.5 to 8.0. 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[0207] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations can be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity. [0208] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the present specification and claims, the word "comprise" and variations thereof, such as, "comprises" and "comprising," which is used interchangeably with "including," "containing," or "characterized by," is inclusive or open-ended language and does not exclude additional, unrecited elements or method steps. [0209] The phrase "consisting of” excludes any element, step, or ingredient not specified in the claim. [0210] The phrase "consisting essentially of” limits the scope of a claim to the specified materials or steps and those that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristics of the claimed invention. The present disclosure contemplates embodiments of the invention formulations, compositions, and methods corresponding to the scope of each of these phrases. Thus, a formulation, composition, or method comprising recited elements or steps contemplates particular embodiments in which the formulation, composition, or method consists essentially of or consists of those elements or steps. [0211] Wherever a method of using a composition or formulation (e.g., a method of treating erectile dysfunction, comprising administering a formulation or comprising contacting a mucosal membrane with a formulation) is disclosed herein, the corresponding composition or formulation for use is also expressly contemplated. For example, for the disclosure of a method of treating erectile dysfunction, comprising administering a formulation or comprising contacting a mucosal membrane with a formulation comprising one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitor in an organic-aqueous solvent, the corresponding composition or formulation for treating erectile dysfunction is also contemplated. [0212] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" or "an aspect" means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. [0213] Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. [0214] The various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments. These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above- detailed description. In general, in the following claims, the terms used should not be construed to limit the claims to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims, but should be construed to include all possible embodiments along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Accordingly, the claims are not limited by the disclosure. [0215] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.