Sildenafil

Brand names: Viagra, Revatio

Sildenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction (Viagra) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (Revatio). It works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow to specific areas

PDE5 Inhibitor
Prescription Required
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What is it?
Sildenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction (Viagra) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (Revatio). It works by relaxing blood v
Drug Class
PDE5 Inhibitor

Overview

Sildenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction (Viagra) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (Revatio). It works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow to specific areas of the body. It should not be taken with nitrates due to the risk of severe hypotension.

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Sources & References

  1. FDA Drug Label Information — fda.gov
  2. National Library of Medicine (DailyMed) — dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
  3. MedlinePlus Drug Information — medlineplus.gov
  4. American Pharmacists Association — pharmacist.com
  5. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
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