Viagra - A Brief Description

Wonder drug Viagra completed 10 years of wonderful life. Viagra is a brand name for Sildenafil which is used for sexual dysfunction problems. England researchers accidentally identified its efficiency in treating erectile dysfunction in males while they are testing it for heart diseases. FDA took 10 years to grant its approval. Afterwards, Viagra changed the lives of many impotent males worldwide.



Viagra (blue pill) dilates blood vessels by releasing nitric oxide and increases blood flow to organs like penis thereby keeping erection. Viagra got another nickname “Vitamin V”. It is the first oral drug approved by FDA for erectile dysfunction (ED) after more than 120 clinical trials on 16,000 men over 10 years. Before the discovery of Viagra, doctors treated impotence through painful surgical procedures.





Viagra should be taken on empty stomach for better efficiency and it takes 30 minutes to start action. Viagra can be taken by men of all ages but its efficiency in females is unknown.





Viagra statistics:


1. Viagra released into American market on March 27, 1998.


2. More than 25 million men used this wonder drug till date in 120 countries.


3. It is difficult to tell its effects on the personal lives of many couples. Men who lonely suffered for their impotence were now resurrected their sexual lives.


4. Viagra was originally tested for heart diseases like angina.


5. 50% of men over 40 years have some sort of sexual dysfunction problems.





Viagra (Sildenafil) uses:


1. Most commonly prescribed drug for erectile dysfunction (60% market share).


2. It relieves jet lag.


3. It is used in high altitudes to increase cardiovascular performance.


4. It is also used in pulmonary hypertension in some cases.





Contraindications:Viagra should be used on doctor’s prescription only. It will show dangerous side effects when used along with nitrates or alpha blockers in heart patients. You should tell physician about your drug history and drugs you are currently using. Patients who have liver or kidney problems should take drug dose as recommended by physician (25mg).





Viagra side effects:


1. Head ache.


2. Facial flushing.


3. Dizzyness.


4. Diarrhoea.


5. Stomach upset.


6. Stuffy nose.


7. Prolonged erection (more than 3 hours).


8. Loss of vision is a very rare serious side effect.





Congrats to Pfizer scientists for discovering this magic blue pill that changed the sexual lives of many men over the last decade. Happy Birthday to Viagra. Viagra is a blue diamond for males.





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