Viagra is a drug to treat erectile dysfunction or impotence. The drug known as the blue pill or aphrodisiac is available in 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg tablets.
Viagra has the active ingredient sildenafil citrate. This drug works by increasing blood flow to the penis after sexual stimulation. That way, this drug can trigger an erection and make an erection last longer.
Viagra Products
Viagra can be found in tablet form with 2 preparations, namely:
Viagra 50 mg Tablet, which contains 50 mg of sildenafil per tablet
Viagra 100 mg Tablet, which contains 100 mg of sildenafil per tablet
You can get this drug at the pharmacy after consulting a doctor, either directly or through online consultation.
What is Viagra
Prescription drug class
Category Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor drugs
Benefits Treating erectile dysfunction in adult men
Consumed by Adult men (age >18 years)
Viagra for pregnant and lactating women This drug is not intended for women. Inappropriate use of the drug has the potential to cause adverse side effects.
Drug form Film-coated tablets
Warnings before Taking Viagra
Viagra should not be used carelessly. Consider the following before using Viagra:
Do not take Viagra if you are allergic to this drug or sildenafil. Tell your doctor about your allergy history.
Tell your doctor if you have a penile deformity, such as Peyronie’s disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had priapism or have a condition that can trigger priapism, such as sickle cell anemia.
Tell your doctor if you have heart and blood vessel disease, including hypotension/hypertension, angina pectoris, or heart failure. Also tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack, severe arrhythmia, or stroke in the last 6 months.
Tell your doctor if you have or have had liver disease, kidney disease, stomach ulcers, blood clotting disorders, or retinitis pigmentosa
Viagra is not intended for women or children. Do not give Viagra to pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Tell your doctor if you are taking certain medications, supplements, or herbal products, to anticipate an allergic reaction to the drug.
Do not drive or do other activities that require alertness immediately after taking Viagra, because this drug can cause dizziness or blurred vision.
See your doctor immediately if you experience an allergic reaction to the drug or serious side effects after taking Viagra.
Dosage and Rules for Use of Viagra
The general dose of Viagra to treat erectile dysfunction in adult patients is 50 mg per day. The dose can be reduced or increased according to the patient’s response. The maximum dose of Viagra is 100 mg.
How to Take Viagra Correctly
Be sure to follow your doctor’s advice and read the instructions on the drug packaging before using Viagra.
Viagra should be taken before meals on an empty stomach, but it can also be taken after meals. Swallow the Viagra tablet whole with a glass of water.
Viagra can be taken 0.5-4 hours before sexual intercourse. However, Viagra is more effective if taken 1 hour before sexual intercourse. Viagra should only be taken once a day within 24 hours. This medication is not intended for daily use.
Viagra only helps men get an erection faster. In order to get an erection, you still need to get sexual stimulation before having sex.
Store Viagra in a cool, dry place. Keep the medication away from direct sunlight and keep it out of reach of children.
Viagra Interactions with Other Drugs
Here are some drug interactions that can occur if the sildenafil contained in Viagra is used with certain drugs:
Increased risk of low blood pressure (hypotension) if used with nitrate drugs, such as nitroglycerin, or alpha-blocking drugs, such as doxazosin
Decreased effectiveness of Viagra if used with rifampicin
Increased risk of Viagra side effects if used with verapamil, erythromycin, cimetidine, ketoconazole, saquinavir, ritonavir, or fluconazole
Side Effects and Dangers of Viagra
Here are some side effects that may appear after consuming Viagra:
Dizziness or headache
Face, neck, or chest feels hot or flushed (flushing)
Difficulty distinguishing colors or blurred vision
Nosebleeds, stuffy nose, or runny nose
Insomnia
Muscle or back pain
Stomach ache
See a doctor if the above side effects do not go away or get worse. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction to the drug, or serious side effects, such as:
A prolonged, painful erection (priapism)
Sudden loss of vision
Sudden hearing loss or deafness Ears