Viagra 100 mg

How It Works

Viagra 100 mg is a PDE 5 inhibitor. It blocks the action of the enzyme PDE 5 and relaxes the muscles present in the walls of the blood vessels. When there is sexual stimulation, cGMP enzyme is released in the body that helps men get and keep erections. Sildenafil Citrate, the key ingredient in Viagra 100 mg helps the effects of the cGMP enzyme last longer in men. It blocks the action of PDE 5 and does not let cGMP be destroyed. This allows the blood to flow easily to the penis. As cGMP is produced, more and more blood flows to the penis. As a result, a pressure is created in the penis that leads to an erection.

Uses

Viagra 100 mg is prescribed for the treatment of the following problems:

1. Erectile Dysfunction (ED) – an inability to achieve or maintain an erection making it difficult to have sexual intercourse.
2. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) – high blood pressure levels in the arteries connecting the heart and the lungs.

Dosage

Viagra 100 mg is an ideal dose for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. It is an oral medication that is intended to be taken on an empty stomach. Easy to consume with water, the medicine shows its best effects for 4-5 hours. Take the pill an hour before sexual intercourse. Do not consume more than one pill in 24 hours.

Missed Dosage: An on-demand dosing schedule is generally followed. This means that this medicine is taken as and when needed. Therefore, you are less likely to miss a dose. However, if you take this medicine for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it’s time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose: An overdose of the drug can deteriorate your health and lead to various side-effects. If you experience any side-effects for long, contact your doctor immediately.

Important Advisory

Before you take Viagra 100 mg, tell your doctor:

1. If you are allergic to Viagra or any other medications.
2. If you have a history of stroke, heart attack, arrhythmia, chest pain.
3. If you take nitrates for chest pain.
4. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
5. If you have a physical deformity of the penis or Peyronie’s.
6. If you suffer from diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, etc.
7. If you suffer from any retinal disorder.
8. If you suffer from sickle cell anemia, leukemia, or multiple myeloma.

Side Effects

All effective drugs come with a few side-effects that are prominent in case of overdosing, medicinal-interactions, unhealthy lifestyle or irregular schedules. With 100mg Viagra tablets, the side effects are:

1. Headache
2. Dizziness
3. Vomiting
4. Flushing
5. Blurred Vision
6. Nausea

In case of more visible side-effects, it is best to report to the doctor at the earliest and get consultancy.

Drug Interactions

If you take any medications to treat your existing illnesses or for recreational purposes, let your doctor know about them. Certain medications are known to affect the way Viagra 100 mg works.

1. Amlodipine
2. Carbamazepine
3. Antibiotics such as clarithromycin
4. Dexamethasone
5. Imatinib Mesylate
6. Oral antifungal medications such as ketoconazole
7. HIV Protease inhibitors such as atazanavir
8. Nitroglycerin
9. Isoniazid
10. ACE Inhibitors
11. Beta-blockers such as atenolol
12. Blood thinners such as warfarin

Interaction with alcohol

Alcohol is known to impart negative effects on the body and increase the chances of experiencing side-effects. Avoid consuming alcohol alongside this medication.

Storage Instructions

1. Store in a cool and dry place.
2. Keep it away from the reach of children.
3. Keep the medicine in its original packaging.
4. Maintain temperature as per label instructions.