Sildenafil Citrate Sildenafil Citrate is a prescription drug that was developed originally as a means to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. What the manufacturers discovered was that it also seemed to be a suitable remedy for erectile dysfunction. Discovered and manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer under the brand name Viagra, this unanticipated turn of events obviously had an impact on the marketing side of their product. Through further study and testing this product became the number one treatment for erectile dysfunction in 1998. It works by reducing an enzyme [cGMP] found in the penis tissue that controls the blood flow. Since it hit the market a decade ago, sildenafil citrate has caused quite a stir. The discovery has even given way to an underground market for the drug, friends selling their prescriptions to friends! It also caused a flurry of activity among other drug manufacturers to develop competing brands. Tadalafil and Vardenafil are two competitors that are sold under the brand name Cialis and Levitra respectively. How does Sildenafil Citrate work? Sildenafil citrate (also known as Viagra) is a drug used to treat many Americans with various diseases such as, erectile dysfunction, altitude sickness, pulmonary hypertension and some athletes use [...]

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Generic Viagra side effects Generic Viagra gel is fast becoming a preferred method of combating the effects of erectile dysfunction. It is easy to take, and even comes in different flavours. However, like all major drugs, especially those that are used to treat sexual health problems, Generic Viagra in the gel form can have side effects. The side effects that Generic Viagra gel can produce are easily noticeable by both the doctor and the patient that he or she is treating. If you take the gel, and suffer from any of the side effects that are discussed in this article, then tell your doctor immediately. They should be able to offer you advice on how best to manage these side effects so that your health is not adversely affected. You may for example suffer from muscle pains. These can occur in the hand and feet areas of the body. They will not be especially acute in most cases, but if they persist, like most side effects; you should consult your doctor for advice on how best to manage them. They could persist to such an extent that they become chronic, so early identification and treatment are a must. If they [...]

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Sildenafil Citrate Gel For centuries, men have been struggling silently with the problem of erectile dysfunction. It has been a life threatening problem for millions of men, not because it can kill you directly, but because it can affect the quality of life of a man in quite drastic way. Consider the fact that a healthy sex life is important for most men. Even to a late age, men who are virile are much happier and more content than those who are not. In fact, being virile is seen as a major marker of happiness for men across the globe. This has been the case for a long time, but especially so in modern times, when media has promoted the idea that men who are able to lead healthy sex lives are better sexual partners and generally happier. Stress in the workplace and in life in general has been one of the major causes of erectile dysfunction among modern men. With harder working lives, and longer hours, many men have found it difficult to stop stress affecting them in a deep psychological sense. And this impact can directly affect their sex life. With all this going on, Sildenafil Citrate arrived [...]

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Erectile Dysfunction Erectile Disfunction (ED) is a common problem that affects nearly 140 million men worldwide, including 30 million men in America. The incidence of this problem increases with age. It is the failure to attain and sustain an erection that will allow for sexual satisfaction, and is classified as either mild, moderate, or severe erectile disfunction. It can have devastating effects on a man’s level of self confidence and destroy an intimate relationship. An erection begins with stimulation to both the senses and the mind. When a man becomes sexually stimulated, his brain sends a message down the nerves in the spinal cord to the penis. The many nerve endings that exist in the penis then release neurotransmitters to signal the penis to relax and fill with blood. As the penis fills with blood, it becomes stiff, erect, and enlarged. ED is a condition that can seriously impact the quality of life in a patient, their self esteem, and relationships with partners if left untreated. In over half of the men suffering from ED, this problem is caused by medical reasons such as diabetes, circulatory, neurological, or urological conditions. The other half experiencing ED difficulties have psychogenetic causes, or [...]

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An urologist in private practice in New York City, and a faculty member of New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Jed Kaminetsky specializes in treating sexual disfunction. Although treatments in the past always focused on sexual difficulties in the male population, he has now turned his focus on treating female disorders as well. He has been developing a drug that can enhance the ability to achieve orgasm and increase the level of sexual arousal in women. He developed two creams that are currently undergoing testing and have shown promising results. One of these creams contains sildenafil citrate, and when applied to the labia and clitoris, it resulted in better lubrication, increased arousal and more sexual pleasure. By increasing blood flow to the sexual organs, the cream increased genital sensation and assisted in the achievement of orgasm in women. A study on the effectiveness of this cream was conducted on 27 women volunteers who reported results in achieving orgasm that ranged from disappointing to explosive. Preliminary studies have been conducted on sildenafil cream as a treatment for postmenopausal women. Reduced hormone levels in older women cause subtle changes in the genital tissues. Some of the symptoms of menopause that inhibit [...]

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Many products are currently available and sold online as dietary supplements that act as treatments for erectile disfunction, called “Blue Steel” or “Hero”, and the FDA has warned people not to buy them. They have not been approved for sale by the FDA, as their safety and effectiveness has not been proven through extensive testing. The chemicals they contain are similar to sildenafil, which is the active ingredient in Viagra, and they may pose serious health risks by affecting blood pressure levels. Blue Steel is sold in containers of 10 capsules or in blister packs holding 2 capsules. Hero is sold in blister packs of 2 capsules. Consumers may be misled into believing they are not harmful because these products are called all natural dietary supplements. However, caution must be taken if the patient has other medical conditions and is taking medications, such as nitrates, that interact negatively with these chemicals. Certain ingredients are not listed on the product, and these components could be potentially harmful to the unsuspecting consumer. Some prescription drugs contain nitrates that are used for the treatment of angina and heart failure. Nitrates relax a muscle in the blood vessels and allow the vessels to widen. [...]

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Female Sexual Disorder (FSD) is common among women, with 30 to 40 percent of women in the US and Europe reporting problems with lack of sexual interest, lack of pleasurable sex, and difficulty reaching orgasm. Common problems that decrease a woman’s sexual desire include physical problems and emotional problems including; family concerns, relationship fear, previous or existing emotional or physical abuse, fatigue, and depression. FSD is classified as a disorder associated with decrease in sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and painful intercourse. It is the recurring inability to achieve or maintain enough lubrication and genital swelling to complete sexual activity. Many women who are taking antidepressants experience these sexual problems. Although once thought to be a psychological problem, doctors are now focusing on physical reasons for lack of desire for sexual intercourse and researching possible treatments. Sildenafil citrate is a phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE5) inhibitor, and has been successful in treating erectile disfunction in males, although few studies have been conducted in the treatment of female sexual disorders. However, PDE5 was found to be involved in the smooth muscle tissue of the vagina, clitoris, and labia, and it plays an important role in female genital arousal. The presence of PDE5 is much [...]

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Sildenafil Citrate is sold commercially under the names Viagra or Revatio, and is part of a group of medications called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. It was approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and became available in 1998. It is primarily used as a treatment for erectile disfunction (ED), which is the inability to produce or maintain an erection of the penis for sexual performance despite being sexually aroused. Since its introduction, sildenafil has become very popular and has dramatically changed the method of treatment for erectile disfunction in men. It is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a disease that leads to dangerously high levels of blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, a main vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs. This disease mostly affects women between the ages of 20 and 40 years. Symptoms include dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue, and fainting as a result of exertion and can cause heart failure. As a treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which is a rare and incurable vascular disease; sildenafil citrate is used to improve the ability to exercise. When this disease is treated early, sildenafil improves the quality of [...]

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Generic Viagra, A Proven Therapy For Erectile Dysfunction Sold as Viagra and other medically recognized names but originally known as Sildenafil citrate is a drug used to administer treatment to men with erectile dysfunction (inability to sustain a satisfactory erection to complete intercourse), which is commonly known as impotence. Viagra is administered orally to patients. Viagra was produced chemically by a group of Chemists carrying our research in Pfizer’s research facility in England. On March 27, 1998, Viagra also called Sildenafil citrate became the first oral treatment for male impotence otherwise called erectile dysfunction, having been approved by US Food and Drug Administration. How Does Generic Viagra work? If taken appropriately according to the prescription of a doctor, Generic Viagra produces desired result by aiding a vital chemical in the body. This chemical is what is normally released into the male erectile organ when the organ is sexually excited or stimulated. By aiding this chemical, Viagra raises the rate of blood flow into the erectile organ thereby creating better chances for a needed erection. When should Generic Viagra be taken? For effectiveness and optimum sexual satisfaction, medical experts have recommended that Viagra be taken shortly before embarking on sex or [...]

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Diversified Uses of Generic Viagra Also known as Sildenafil, Viagra has been proved effective in the treatment of diseases other than ED (Erectile Dysfunction). Apart from the treatment of diseases, uses of Viagra other than medical purpose shall be explored here. Viagra as a treatment for Pulmonary Hypertension Generic viagra produces the needed result when administered to a Pulmonary Hypertensive patient. How Viagra works in a Pulmonary Hypertensive Patient The wall of the artery of a pulmonary hypertensive patient is usually resistant and pressurized. With the administration of Viagra to such patients, the arterial wall is made to relax, and this in turn lowers the workload of the right ventricle of the heart. Using Generic Viagra to treat Altitude Ailment An ailment called High altitude pulmonary edema is suffered by mostly mountain climbers, and sometimes by people embarking on any other altitudinal activity such as mountain skiing. Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) has proved to be very effective in the treatment of altitude sickness for those that are already suffering from the effect. Viagra also serves as a preventive measure from High altitude pulmonary edema, if taken before embarking on any altitudinal activity such as mountain climbing as mentioned earlier. Generic Viagra [...]

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