Viagra or Revatio or Sildenafil Citrate is a drug from the class of phosphodiesterase type 5 PDE5 inhibitors which was developed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer in 1996. The Brand name Viagra can be taken orally and in the form of intravenous injection. Normally, this drug is indicated for disorders of pulmonary, hepatic, renal hypertension, and mainly for erectile dysfunction.
Dosage
The tablets are sold in doses of 20 mg (Revatio), 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg (Viagra). Men and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding can take Viagra without threatening their unborn child, but sildenafil (Generic Viagra) is contraindicated in infants or children, and of course, in people with allergies to Revatio. It should be noted that Viagra has side effects. They include, but are not limited to, headaches, epistaxis, insomnia, high blood pressure, erythema, and dyspepsia.
When injected or absorbed into the human body, Viagra works as an inhibitor. To treat erectile dysfunction or impotence, Viagra increases blood vessels for greater blood flow to the corpus cavernosum to help a man’s penis get and stay erected by relaxing its smooth muscle. It must be recognized that the viagra tablet cannot replace foreplay or sexual stimulation. This means that the administration of the drug must be accompanied by sexual stimulation in order to reap its pharmacological benefits. So, for an effective effect, men are advised to use the viagra tablet 60 to 30 minutes before sexual activity.
It is especially vital that individuals who have heart disease, previous heart attack/heart failure brought on by pulmonary arterial hypertension should seek out a physician before use of Viagra. If previous heart problems have you on alpha blockers or nitroglycerin, drug interactions that cause chest pain, back pain, hearing loss, Priapism and in some extreme eye problems such as anterior ischemic optic neuropathy are just a few serious side effects of viagra that can and will occur without proper medical advice.
Tadalafil or generic Cialis is also an FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved prescription drug whose use within an hour period with care supervision of your health care professional. Use of Viagra does not prevent Sexually transmitted diseases not to mention such use during the age of Covid 19 should give serious consideration to medical help from your chosen health care provider in the United States before use. In drug interaction tests Viagra also halved the effectiveness of prescription drugs like erythromycin. And if you take ritonavir, you shouldn’t take more than one 25-mg dose of Viagra within a 48-hour period.Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, especially riociguat (Adempas) and amyl nitrate. Common side effects long term may include low blood pressure as well.
Side Effects?
According to the website GetRoman.com, here are some of the most common side effects: “The most common side effects of Viagra® include headaches, facial flushing, stuffy nose, and upset stomach. Serious side effects that are rare include an erection that will not resolve even after 3–4 hours (priapism), hearing loss, which can be sudden, and vision loss in one or both eyes. For more information about side effects, see Viagra® side effects.”
What happens if I overdose?
Taking more than the recommended amount of Viagra® or sildenafil citrate greatly increases your risk of side effects, including severe ones that can be dangerous, such as severe low blood pressure or an erection that won’t go away even after 4 or more hours (priapism). Never take more than the amount prescribed to you by your doctor. If you have any severe side effects after taking more than the recommended amount, or even after taking the amount of medicine prescribed to you, seek out emergency medical attention immediately.
