Viagra is a virile drug which provides treatment of erectile dysfunction, weak physiological and premature ejaculation in men. Viagra has been studied and manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer in 1992. When it was first introduced, Viagra is a drug that aimed to treat heart diseases and obstructive pulmonary diseases. During the treatment process Pfizer noticed its side effects to patients which included erection. And soon afterwards, this side effect is converted into the main effect of Viagra. Therefore it has become erectile dysfunction treatment drug in men since then.
COMPOSITION OF VIAGRA
Viagra contains an active ingredient which is sildenafil, which helps the erection longer and harder. The drug is available in 50mg or 100mg amounts, depending on the condition of the patient, and his use of different doses.
EFFECTS OF VIAGRA
The active ingredient sildenafil has been shown to enhance the cGMP enzyme factor produced in the penis during sexual excitement. It helps this enzyme stay in the penis longer and hence makes the penis erection longer. Viagra brings stronger blood flow to the penis more, and the blood flow out of the penis less, which also helps the erection last longer.
Viagra provides treatment of erectile dysfunction cases including when penis is not hard enough during erection, and also treatment of impotence cases. In addition, the drug is also used by people with premature ejaculation. Viagra is also known for treating sexual dysfunction in the elderly. Lastly, it has been assigned to the case of chronic pulmonary choking in some instances.
SIDE EFFECTS OF VIAGRA
For those who do not fit to the drug, it can cause allergic reactions, hives, itching and redness in the areas where skin is thin.
Viagra might also cause red face, face skin tension, and increase intracranial pressure which causes headaches, dizziness. In addition, blurred and stressed vision due to glaucoma might also be another side effect of Viagra
Sometimes the patient might feel tired and sore after he has used Viagra.
If the patient unfortunately uses Viagra with poor quality or from unqualified manufacturers, the side effects listed above might become more serious and happen at a higher frequency.
DOES VIAGRA HAVE EFFECTS ON WOMEN?
A study published in 2003 by the Urology department of University of California, Los Angeles conducted to monitor the effects of Viagra on postmenopausal women who suffered from sexual arousal disorder produced the following results: The researchers were quite surprised to discover interesting effects of Viagra on women’s bodies. The group of women tested said, they felt some improvement in genital sensation, intercourse satisfaction and better excitement state. However, they also reported on a number of side effects encountered such as headache, flushing, rhinitis and nausea.
From the results of the 2003 study, other studies have continued to be carried out to test the reaction of female body with Viagra. The current results are not really clear and the biomedical world will need to further evaluate several tests with different conditions.
In Australia, people can buy Viagra online. One example of Viagra websites available is https://edonlinestore.net/buy-viagra-online-au-en.html.
I am self employed. General Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC. My special interest: male reproductive system.