Talking about medicines for erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence, the most common generic forms of medications are the salts of Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Vardenafil, and Udenafil. The global market is already flooded with numerous branded forms of these generic medications. One such popular branded pharmaceutical drug for ED is Viagra, which is based on the salt of Sildenafil Citrate.
Important things about Viagra Tablets for ED
- Viagra is an FDA-approved branded pharmaceutical drug based on the salt of Sildenafil Citrate which is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor.
- It is primarily used to treat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction in men.
- It is capable of producing a penial erection for about four to five hours duration.
- Additionally, it is also used in cases of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
Is Viagra completely safe to take?
Viagra, as a branded pharmaceutical drug, has been approved by FDA, as an effective medication for erectile dysfunction. However, due to some individual biological conditions, Viagra can inflict certain mild to severe side effects in some patients.
Having said that, there are other branded forms similar to Viagra, containing the salt of Sildenafil Citrate as its API; which comes with the least possibilities of side effects.
Is there any Viagra tablet without Side Effects?
No. None of the branded versions of the generic medication ‘Sildenafil Citrate’, including Viagra, are devoid of side effects.
Among all the branded versions of Sildenafil Citrate, Stendra has the least number of side effects.
Things to Keep in Mind when Taking Viagra to Reduce the Side Effects?
Ideally, one should not take Viagra more than 25 mg per 48 hours. Still, it is always advisable to consult a doctor for the dosage intake amount and frequency. Strictly follow the dosage power/strengths and frequency as prescribed by an authorized medical practitioner.
Eat light or low on fat content, just before having Viagra; so that its efficiency is not hampered.
Avoid alcohol or other substance abuse with Viagra.
Viagra normally starts to work within 30 to 60 minutes but can take as long as 2 hours. So, give yourself adequate time.
Take the medication with plain water, and do not mix it with beverages like coffee or even fruit juices like grapefruit juice. This would only bring adverse reactions for you.
Note: These do not guarantee to dodge the usual side effects that come with the API of Viagra, i,e Sildenafil Citrate.
Drugs to avoid consuming with Viagra to Avoid Side Effects
- cGMP Specific Pde Type-5 Inhibitors/Nitrates
- Selected Cyp3a4 Substrates/Mifepristone
- Pde Inhibitors/Riociguat
- Selected Sensitive Cyp3a4 Substrates/Oral Lefamulin
- Selected Sensitive Cyp3a4 Substrates/Voxelotor
- Sildenafil (Ed); Tadalafil (Ed)/Lenacapavir
- Pde Inhibitors/Vericiguat
- Sildenafil (Ed); Tadalafil (Ed)/Slt Strong Cyp3a4 Inhibitors
- Sildenafil/Mibefradil
- Sildenafil/Delavirdine
- cGMP Specific Pde Type-5 Inhibitors/Alpha-Blockers
- Sildenafil/Ciprofloxacin
- Sildenafil (Ed); Tadalafil (Ed)/Slt Protease Inhib; Cobicistat
- Sildenafil; Tadalafil; Vardenafil (Ed)/Boceprevir;Telaprevir
- Selected Sensitive Cyp3a4 Substrates/Schisandra
- Selected Antihypertensives And Vasodilators/Apomorphine
- Selected Antihypertensives/Tizanidine
What are the Dosage strengths available for Viagra?
Viagra is available in the strengths as mentioned below: