Viagra
Uses
Dosage and preparation
Side effects
Effect on pregnant and lactating women
Drug interactions
Viagra contains the active ingredient sildenafil (sildenafil citrate) to overcome erectile dysfunction or impotence. This drug is also popularly known as the blue pill or male strength drug.
Class: phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5)inhibitors
Content: sildenafil citrate
What is Viagra?
Viagra is one of the strongest male drug options used to help achieve and maintain penile erection during sexual intercourse.
This drug contains the active ingredient sildenafil which belongs to the class of drugs that inhibit phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5).
This compound works by relaxing the blood vessels of the penis. This will increase blood flow to the penis so that the penis is erect when there is sexual stimulation.
In addition to overcoming impotence, sildenafil with the Revatio trademark also helps in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (HAP) in adults and children.
Viagra is classified as a hard drug that you must get with a doctor’s prescription. Unfortunately, this drug is widely circulated freely in a mixture of supplements or herbs.
Indiscriminate use of strong drugs can be very dangerous, especially in people with heart disease or people who are taking nitrate drugs.
In the end, you need to be careful when using this drug to combat impotence. Consult a doctor to determine the appropriate treatment steps.
Dosage and preparation of Viagra
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Each box of Viagra tablets contains one blister. One blister contains four film-coated tablets. In one tablet, sildenafil citrate is contained at a dosage of 25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg.
In general, the recommended dose of the drug is 50 mg taken about an hour before sexual intercourse. This medicine can also be taken 30 minutes to four hours in advance.
Based on the level of effectiveness and tolerance of each patient, the doctor can prescribe a maximum dose of the drug up to 100 mg or a minimum of 25 mg no more than once a day.
Viagra side effects
Just like other medicines, Viagra can cause side effects. Even so, not everyone will experience the following side effects.
Side effects are not serious
Some of the less serious common side effects of using this drug include:
turn,
headache,
rash and redness,
heartburn (dyspepsia),
vision problems,
stuffy or runny nose,
back pain, and
muscle pain (myalgia).
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Serious side effects
Contact your doctor immediately if serious side effects such as:
priapism or a prolonged erection that doesn’t go away for more than four hours,
sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes, and
sudden decrease or loss of hearing.
Also watch for signs of a severe allergic reaction that needs to be treated immediately, such as itchy skin, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the face, lips, and throat.
The above list does not list all the possible side effects and not everyone who uses Viagra drugs will experience them.
If you have any concerns about the side effects of using this medication, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Is Viagra safe for pregnant and lactating women?
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Viagra is not intended for women, including pregnant and lactating women. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved the use of Viagra in women.
A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2018) did find the benefits of Viagra in overcoming sexual arousal or low libido in women due to antidepressant drugs.
Even so, research on the benefits of Viagra in women is still limited. As a result, most doctors do not prescribe this drug to women.
Before using this medicine, always consult a doctor or pharmacist to assess the potential benefits and risks.
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Interaction of Viagra with other drugs
Viagra may interact with certain medications. This may affect the way the medicine works or cause side effects in your body.
Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of using this medicine when used with other medicines, such as:
alfuzosin,
tamsulosin,
itraconazole,
ketoconazole,
carbamazepine,
warfarin,
ritonavir,
phenobarbital,
rifampicin,
amlodipine,
clarithromycin, and
erythromycin.
The above list does not mention all types of drugs that interact with this drug. To prevent drug interactions, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and other herbal products you are using.
Your doctor or pharmacist may adjust or discontinue your regular medication before allowing you to take Viagra.
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