Brand Viagra

Generic Name: sildenafil, pronounced as sil DEN a fil

Brand Name: Viagra

What Is Brand Viagra?

This medication is used to treat impotence (erectile dysfunction) in men. It works by relaxing the muscles found in the blood vessel walls, and therefore increasing the flow of blood to particular body areas, specifically the penis. To get and keep an erection, the medication needs sexual stimulation for it to work.

Key Information About Brand Viagra

You should know that taking this medication won’t protect you from sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, or hepatitis B. It is highly recommended that you still practice ‘safe sex’ during sexual activities. Better yet, consult your pharmacist or doctor.

85%, 80%, and 72% of the patients on 100 mg., 50 mg., and 25 mg. of brand Viagra, respectively, were able to have erections that are hard enough for sex. This is a great improvement compared to 50% of patients on placebo.

Before Taking Brand Viagra

– Allergies

It is important to let your pharmacist or doctor know if you are allergies to sildenafil or brand Viagra. You should also let them know about your other allergies. The inactive ingredients found in this medication may cause allergic problems, as well. It is best to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

– Medical History

Your doctor or pharmacist should know your complete medical history, which will be used as a basis on whether using brand Viagra would be beneficial or risky for you. Let them know if you have experienced any of these medical conditions in the past:
– Multiple myeloma, leukemia, sickle cell anemia, or other conditions that may increase the priapism risk

– Prolonged/painful erection (priapism)

– Peyronie’s disease, fibrosis/scarring, angulation, and other penis conditions

– Dehydration or the severe loss of water in the body

– Low or high blood pressure

– Liver or kidney disease

– Stoke

– Irregular heartbeat, heart-attack, or other heart problems

– NAION, pigmentosa, sudden decreased vision, or other eye problems

– Activities Requiring Alertness

Vision problems or dizziness are some of the side effects that you may experience when taking brand Viagra. It is important to let your doctor or pharmacist know if you perform activities that require alertness such as driving or operating a machinery. That way, they may advise you whether the medication is right and safe for your lifestyle.

– Surgery

All the products you use (from herbal supplements, vitamins, prescription drugs, to nonprescription drugs) should be fully disclosed to your doctor before surgery.

Brand Viagra Drug Interactions

You should know that this brand Viagra may affect how other medications work which, in turn, can cause side effects. The following are some of the medications that may interact with the medication:

– Other medicines for erectile dysfunction (ED)

– High blood pressure medications

– Antibiotics such as erythromycin, telithromycin, or clarithromycin

– Oral antifungal medicines such as itraconazole or ketoconazole

– HIV protease inhibitors such as atazanavir sulfate, saquinavir, indinavir sulfate, or ritonavir

– Alpha-blockers such as silodosin, dutasteride and tamsulosin HCI, alfuzosin HCI, prazosin HCI, and doxazosin mesylate, among others

– Guanylate cyclase stimulators such as riociguat

– Nitrates

How Brand Viagra Should Be Taken

Take brand Viagra exactly as how your doctor has prescribed it to you. Read all the instructions written on the label, as well. Do not take it in smaller or larger amounts than your doctor’s recommendations.

30 minutes to one (1) hour before sexual activity is the best time to taken this medication. It can be taken up to four (4) hours before sexual activity. Note that it should be taken only one tablet in a day.

Sexual stimulation is needed before the medication can help you achieve an erection. Taking a brand Viagra pill alone won’t give you an erection.

The medication should be kept away from heat and moisture, and should be stored at room temperature.

Brand Viagra Side Effects

Safety is paramount, which is why it helps to educate yourself about the possible brand Viagra side effects. Some of the reported rare and serious side effects include:

– Priapism or a condition in which an erection won’t go away. Get medical help immediately if you notice that your erection lasts more than four (4) hours. This can permanently damage your penis, so do make sure to have it treated right away.

– Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes. If you experience this, it may mean that you are experiencing a serious eye problem called NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy), and you need to stop taking the medication. Call your doctor immediately.

– Sudden hearing loss or hearing decrease. In some cases, you may experience dizziness or ringing in the ears (tinnitus). These are symptoms you need to take seriously. Stop taking brand Viagra right away and get in touch with your doctor.

The common side effects of the medication that you should know include:

– Rash

– Dizziness

– Nausea

– Muscle pain

– Back pain

– Stuffy or runny nose

– Abnormal or blurred vision

– Upset stomach

– Flushing

– Headache

NOTE: The worst kind of side effects that happened rarely in men taking this medication are irregular heartbeat, stroke, heart attack, or death. These men have had heart problems before taking the medication. It cannot be concluded though if brand Viagra caused these worst kind of side effects.

Brand Viagra Description And Dosing Information

After consultation, your doctor will prescribe the right brand Viagra dose for you.

50 mg. is the recommended dose for most men. This can be decreased to 25 mg. and increased to 100 mg. as the maximum dose, based on toleration and effectiveness. Only one tablet of the medication a day is the recommended dosing frequency. Don’t forget to tell your doctor about the other medications you take so your doctor can make the necessary adjustments.

Ingredients In Brand Viagra

The medication is rounded-diamond shaped tablets that are film-coated, and in blue – available in 25 mg., 50 mg., and 100 mg. Sildenafil is the active ingredient in the medication, while the inactive ingredients include: triacetin, lactose, titanium dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, FD & C Blue # aluminum lake.