Viagra: The Magic Blue Pill for Men

With its proven efficiency in handling erectile dysfunction of men, Viagra- the little blue pill seems to have taken over the entire ED pills market. Currently, it occupies a whopping 45% market share, outranking all the other new erectile dysfunction medicines which have come up recently. You can also find Viagra online and opt to use it, but make sure that you have your doctor’s approval for the same.

Some interesting facts about the magic blue pill-

·         Viagra is the world’s first oral erectile dysfunction medicine discovered in 1998.

·         It was the first oral ED pill to break the taboo associated with ED back in those days when it was considered a lifelong problem.

·         Initially, this little blue pill was discovered to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and a chest pain called angina, associated with coronary heart disease.

·         This blue pill exists only for men with erectile dysfunction and not women.

·         Viagra is seen to improve athletic performance in men due to its ability to supply oxygen-rich blood to the pulmonary system.

Here’s how Viagra works in men:

Erectile dysfunction is mainly associated with the presence of an enzyme called PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type 5). This enzyme can hinder the conversion process of GTP (guanosine triphosphate) to cGMP (cyclic guanosine monophosphate), that occurs as a result of sexual stimulation. The blood vessels contract and there is obstruction in the flow of blood to the penile nerve.

So, the active drug Sildenafil present in this medication can bind to this PDE5 enzyme, blocking it from degrading cGMP. This enables the cGMP molecule to actively blend in with the bloodstream, causing the blood vessels to dilate. The blood flows freely to the penile nerve in the erectile tissue called corpus cavernosum. This is how an erection can be obtained with the help of Viagra.

Some basic guidelines for its use:

·         Make sure to take Viagra only if you are diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. Do not take this medication for any recreational use.

·         You must take the doctor’s prescribed dose 1 hour prior to your sexual activity. The ideal dose is 50 mg, but you can increase or decrease the dose depending on your tolerance.

·         You can take the dose with food as well, but it is seen to work the best when taken without food.

·         Since the effects of the ED pill can last for 4 hours in a day, you must not take the medication more than once in the same day. Take it only when needed.

When should you not take Viagra?

You must not take this erectile dysfunction medicine under the following circumstances-

·         When you have a heart condition involving high blood pressure, chest pain, etc.

·         If you have any liver or kidney impairment.

·         When you do not have a frequent erectile dysfunction.

·         In case if you are a woman or a young child under the age of 18 years.

·         If you are a geriatric patient above the age of 70 years.

·         If you have any history of physical dependence on any drug.

·         When you are taking medications containing nitrates.

·         When you are taking other erectile dysfunction medicines.