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Sildenafil Citrate 50mg

Sildenafil Citrate 50mg are moderate-dose pills that relieve erectile dysfunction problems in males. Erectile dysfunction or impotence results due to lack of blood flow to the penile, but Sildenafil Citrate boosts the flow of blood to the penile and improves the erection function. A single pill consists of 50mg strength of Sildenafil Citrate, which improves the erectile response in men having mild to moderate intensity of impotence issues. These pills yield desired results only in the presence of arousal.
Their function is to dilate the clogged and blocked arteries of the penile and relax them completely. This relaxation allows more and more blood to flow inside the penile organ. This blood flow supplies the penile with oxygen and nutrients. Sildenafil Citrate has been classified under phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor compounds, which are responsible for inhibiting the action of PDE5 enzymes and preventing them from clogging the vascular passages of the penile. Inhibition of PDE5 by Sildenafil Citrate causes an increase of blood supply to the penile.

Uses

  • Sildenafil Citrate 50mg medications are primarily used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence issues. A single pill of these medications is composed of 50mg strength, which works on improving mild to moderate degrees of impotence problems.
  • Once the pill gets assimilated into the bloodstream, it begins its action by conducting vasodilation in the penile shaft. Vasodilation leads to complete relaxation of the strained blood vessels and expands them to accommodate more blood inside.
  • For a healthy erection function, the penile should get adequate blood supply. But due to the action of PDE5 enzymes, the blood vessels turn hard, which blocks the flow of blood inside the penile. The pill boosts blood circulation inside the penile and helps in attaining harder erections.
  • In addition to treating erectile dysfunction, these medications are also prescribed for improving the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It is a condition wherein the blood pressure inside the lungs increases and the person may develop breathing difficulties, feel pressure around their chest area, and feel uneasy. But the effects of Sildenafil citrate alleviate these symptoms and help in managing the condition.

Side Effects

  • The effects of these pills can give rise to minor side effects that can be of mild or moderate category depending on various factors. The intensity of these side effects may vary among
  • individuals. Some common side effects may include rash, headache, dizziness, flushing, indigestion, stuffy nose, nausea, and blurred vision.
  • Some uncommon side effects such as rapid heartbeat, nasal congestion, GI tract disorders, extreme tiredness, muscle pain, dry mouth, blood pressure fluctuation, vertigo, ringing in ears (tinnitus), etc. might surface.
  • In some rare cases, the person may even develop allergic reactions, which can cause swelling in the face, lips, throat, and tongue; hives, and breathing difficulties.

Precautions

  • These drugs are not safe to be consumed if you are already taking medications for treating some health conditions such as heart disease, chest pain or angina, cardiovascular disorders, and autoimmune disorders.
  • If the side effects do not go away and bother you, you then see your doctor immediately. In case of dangerous effects like vision loss, hearing loss, prolonged and painful erections (priapism), seizures, fits, or chest pain, one must run to their doctor immediately.
  • The effects of the pill may remain in the bloodstream for a few hours, it can lead to some dizziness and blurry vision. So, one must avoid doing activities that require intense attentiveness and focus, for example, driving.
  • Those allergic to Sildenafil must stop using them and ask their doctor for alternative drug options.

Interactions

1.  Interaction with other drugs

Sildenafil citrate in combination with certain drugs may produce unwanted side reactions that can be life-threatening. Drugs that are categorized under blood pressure medicines such as alpha-blockers, nitrates for chest pain and heart disease, Riociguat (Adempas), etc. are incompatible with Sildenafil. Their interaction can cause a severe drop in blood pressure.

2.  Interaction with food

The pill must not be taken immediately after a meal. Its interaction with the food can slow down its assimilation in the bloodstream, which might not yield the required benefits of the medicine. It is necessary to keep a gap of at least 2 hours between the meal and intake of the pill.

3.  Interaction with alcohol

A combination of alcohol with Sildenafil can delay the process. The effectiveness of Sildenafil gets reduced when it comes into contact with alcohol.

Overdose

One must stick to the dose of a single pill once a day. Using more than necessary can potentiate the risk of overdose which can produce dangerous side effects.