Viagra contains the active ingredient sildenafil (sildenafil citrate) to treat erectile dysfunction or impotence. This drug is also popularly known as the blue pill or male enhancement drug.
Class: phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor
Content: sildenafil citrate
What is Viagra?
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Viagra is one of the male enhancement drugs used to help achieve and maintain an erection during sexual intercourse.
This drug contains the active ingredient sildenafil which is included in the phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor drug class.
This compound works by relaxing the blood vessels of the penis. This will increase blood flow to the penis so that the penis becomes erect when there is sexual stimulation.
In addition to treating impotence, sildenafil with the brand name Revatio also helps treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults and children.
Viagra is classified as a prescription drug. Unfortunately, this drug is widely available in a mixture of supplements or herbal aphrodisiacs.
Using aphrodisiacs carelessly can be very dangerous, especially for people with heart disease or people who are taking nitrate drugs.
Ultimately, you need to be careful when using this drug to treat impotence. Consult a doctor to determine the right treatment steps.
Types of male enhancement drugs available at pharmacies
In addition to sildenafil (Viagra), there are other alternative medical male enhancement drugs, such as tadalafil (Cialis) and vardenafil (Levitra). Both have differences in the durability of the drug’s effects on the user’s body.
Viagra dosage and preparation
How aphrodisiacs work
Each box of Viagra Tablets contains one blister. One blister contains four film-coated tablets. In one tablet, there is sildenafil citrate with a dose of 25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg.
In general, the recommended dose of the drug is 50 mg taken about one hour before sexual intercourse. This drug can also be taken 30 minutes to four hours before.
Based on the level of effectiveness and tolerance of each patient, the doctor can prescribe a maximum dose of up to 100 mg or a minimum of 25 mg no more than once a day.
Side effects of Viagra
Like other drugs, Viagra can cause side effects. However, not everyone will experience the following side effects.
Non-serious side effects
Some common, less serious side effects of using this drug include:
dizziness,
headache,
rash and redness,
stomach pain (dyspepsia),
vision problems,
stuffy or runny nose,
back pain, and
muscle pain (myalgia).