SILDENAFIL CITRATE:

Millions of people around the world suffer from Erectile Dysfunction. The causes can be either physical or psychological. Reduced flow of blood to the penis and nerve damage is the most common physical causes.

In the mid 80's it was common for men with erectile dysfunction to inject smooth relaxing drugs into the penis in order to achieve an erection. Some drug companies saw an opportunity in this, and started developing chemicals which could do the same job but in a simpler way.

Today the market is flooded with a wide range of products for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. The active ingredient found in most of these drugs is Sildenafil, Tadalafil, and Vardenafil.

SILDENAFIL CITRATE: Is the most popular among the oral medicines for Erectile Dysfunction. It is popular because of its excellent track record that spans for 10 years. It is used by millions of people with good results and very few side effects.

Viagra the most popular medicine for the treatment of erectile dysfunction contains the chemical Sildenafil Citrate. The popularity of this drug resulted in the production of many generic counterparts for this medicine. Kamagra, Lovegra, Aurogra, Silagra, and Eriatica etc are some drugs which contain Sildenafil.

Sildenafil Citrate relaxes the muscles and increases the flow of blood to the penis.This helps the penis to fill with enough blood to cause an erection.

Sildenafil tablets come in 25, 50 and 100 mg doses. This medicine should be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before any sexual activity. Erection may last up to 4 hours.

Do not take this drug without consulting a physician. The dosage required by you can be decided by your doctor depending on your general health.

Take each dose with a full glass of water. This medicine should be taken preferably on an empty stomach. Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs when taking this medicine as they have a tendency to interfere with the working of the drug.

This medicine should not be taken with any other medicine used to treat impotence or erectile dysfunction.

Individuals having a history of blood pressure or heart problems must take precautions when taking this drug.

A person who has had a recent heart attack or stroke should avoid taking this medicine.

Persons suffering from kidney or liver ailments should avoid this medicine.

Persons having blood related problems like leukemia, haemophilia, and sickle cell anaemia should avoid using this medicine.

Persons with allergy for Sildenafil or other medicines, and certain dyes and preservatives should avoid using this drug.

This medicine does not protect you and your partner against HIV AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Sildenafil is said to have minimum side effects as compared to other chemicals used in similar drugs. Some of the side effects associated with Sildenafil are headache, flushing, dizziness, indigestion, diarrhoea and runny nose. These are minor side effects and tend to disappear after a few minutes or an hour. If they persist inform your doctor.

A few side effects that are more serious are changes in vision like blurred vision or temporary blindness. Allergic reactions like itching skin rashes, hives or swelling of the face. Fast and irregular heartbeat. Sudden dip or rise in blood pressure. Prolonged or painful erection etc. If any of these cause severe discomfort, the matter should be reported to your physician as early as possible.

It has been observed that certain drugs available in the market interact with this medicine. They include, nitrates like amyl nitrate, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate methscopolamine nitrate.

Certain antibiotics like erythromycin, clarithromycin, sparfloxasin.

Cisapride, nitoprusside, and other Sildenafil products.

Always store this medicine at room temperature between 15 to 30 degree centigrade. Keep out of reach of children and pets and discard after expiry.

If you follow the above guidelines you will have a happy association with this drug.


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