The Advantages of Using Sildenafil Citrate 100mg

Erectile dysfunction is a disorder where men r not able to maintain a firm and stable erection for sexual intercourse on a regular basis. This disorder is responsible for creating a havoc in the sexual life of men as well as his partners. Causes of this disorder are multifactorial and the multi factorial and the progression of the disease does not depend on the single factor. Numerous treatment strategies are developed for the management of this sexual dysfunction disorder.


These include Lifestyle modification, medications, penile implants, cognitive behavioral therapy, surgeries, herbal medications etc. The causes of erectile dysfunction are bifurcated majorly into organic and psychogenic. Organic disorders include heart diseases, diabetes neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, stroke etc.

Metabolic conditions like Diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2 are considered by many Healthcare Experts as an independent risk factor for the occurrence of long term or permanent erectile dysfunction.

Out of the above mentioned treatment approaches, medications which inhibit the enzyme phosphodiesterase 5 are the main line therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil citrate which is popular by the name of generic Viagra is the gold standard of treatment of male impotence since its approval bike the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998. Generic Viagra is the generic version of the brand Viagra which comprises of sildenafil citrate as an active Pharmaceutical ingredient.


Sildenafil citrate present in generic Viagra selectively inhibits the cGMP dependent phosphodiesterase 5 enzyme. This increases the concentration of vasodilator biochemicals namely nitric oxide and cyclic GMP. It also promotes the release of guanylyl cyclase which in turn enhances the production of cyclic GMP. This cyclic GMP dilates the blood vessels that supply blood to the penis. This action in turn enhances the flow of blood to the male reproductive organ and prolongs the duration of the hard and firm erection.

One must remember that which medicine sildenafil citrate present in generic Viagra only in the presence of thorough sexual stimulation. Sildenafil Citrate 100 mg medicine is not to be taken along with medicines that treat hypertension like Alpha blockers and medicines that treat angina like nitrates. Concomitant use Mike cause a drop in blood pressure and fainting.

Also one must remember that this medication is a prescription this medication and should be taken after consulting registered medical practitioner. Side Effects include prolonged erection upto 4 hours which is called as Priapism, dizziness, nausea and vomitting, visual disturbances, nasal congestion, irregular heartbeats etc. It should be noted that this medication is not to be used in adolescents, children, women and men who do not suffer from erectile dysfunction. Do not overdose on this medicine.

Also remember that this medication is to be used on as needed basis and regular use might lead to psychological dependence and habituation. Commonly available dose of this medication is 100 mg and is to be taken once daily along with a glass of water without chewing crushing or breaking. If a patient take any other medication during the therapy of generic Viagra, it should be informed to the doctor before initiation of the therapy.