ED Medicine

ED Medicines: All You Need to Know About Pills for Erectile Dysfunction  

Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence, is a very common medical problem affecting roughly about 15% of men globally each year. Fortunately, medical science has developed enough to address various symptoms of ED in men. 

What is ED?

Erectile dysfunction or ED, or impotence in men, is the recurring problem of not being able to get and maintain an erection that’s firm enough for successful sexual intercourse and optimum sexual pleasure. The biological reason behind this is the decreased blood flow in the penile region. The common symptoms of ED are as follows:

• A recurring problem in attaining a penile erection
• A recurring problem in maintaining an erection or there is an early ejaculation 
• Reduced interest in sexual activities 
• Lowered self-esteem

ED is both a physiological as well as psychological phenomenon and can also be a warning sign of some more serious underlying medical conditions like some cardiovascular diseases. 

Major types/ Salts used for ED medicines

Medicines for erectile dysfunction can be majorly classified into two groups, namely the vasodilation drugs or phosphodiesterase inhibitors, especially type 5 (PDE5), and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). The major medications are as follows: 

• Avanafil (PDE5 inhibitor)
• Sildenafil or Sildenafil Citrate (PDE5 inhibitor)
• Tadalafil (PDE5 inhibitor)
• Udenafil (PDE5 inhibitor)
• Vardenafil (PDE5 inhibitor)
• Dapoxetine (SSRI)