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In 1998, after numerous clinical and laboratory studies the first medical drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction was developed and it was called Viagra.

In 1998, after numerous clinical and laboratory studies the first medical drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction was developed and it was called Viagra.

Viagra has been produced on the basis of the known drug Sildenafil which provides a strong action at the insufficient blood flow into the penis and helps to regulate the male erection. Sildenafil citrate has been developed and produced by the Pfizer Company which registered a trade name Viagra, and now this drug is for sale under this name.
A patent for the production of Viagra ends in 2012 but today there are a lot of analogs of this drug that are released under other names by small pharmaceutical companies. These cheap analogs are called Generics and sold successfully in comparison with the expensive brand Viagra.

Generics Viagra are considered the best alternative in the treatment of erectile dysfunction because they are produced on the basis of Sildenafil and the pharmacological action of all drugs is the same. Thanks to the different Generics Viagra the manufacturers have to think up new ways of the satisfaction of the male needs. That is why every new drug has its individual properties right up to the medical form.
The appearance of the medical product Viagra has started the medicated treatment of erectile dysfunction, and today millions of men are grateful for the efficiency of this drug and safety in erectile dysfunction treatment.

How does Viagra help to restore erection?

Viagra is a perfect way to get rid of the problems with erection quickly and well, and establish a good personal life. The male erection is restored after the first administration of Viagra pills.
When the pill reaches the stomach and it is dissolved, the active components including Sildenafil citrate get into the blood. Sildenafil increases natural biological and chemical processes in the body that affect the mechanism of the erection appearance during natural sexual arousal.
Viagra increases the flow of the blood into penis of a man by several times due to which a strong and stable erection required for having sexual intercourse appears.
Viagra is not just a drug which helps to gain erection. This drug successfully maintains a stableness and firmness of your penis within the whole sexual intercourse and you will not experience the worsening of your erection.
After the end of the sexual intercourse there is a natural outflow of the blood from penis and it returns to the relaxed condition. During the regular sexual arousal
Sildenafil has an effect on the male body again causing the repeated erection. The pharmacological action of the drug is observed up to 4 hours so that you can have the unlimited amount of sexual intercourses.
Viagra does not increase sexual desire of a man and is not a sexual stimulant which influences on libido.

How Viagra must be taken?

Viagra is released in the form of the pills of the blue color, 25, 50, 100 mg. The pills must be taken before the meal, or on an empty stomach, with a full glass of water because the dissolution of the active components occurs quickly, and the action of the drug also starts faster.
The simultaneous use of Viagra pills with fatty food leads to the delay of the drug action and a man may find himself in an awkward situation.
The beginning of the drug action usually starts in 35-65 minutes after the use but the dissolution of the pill may be different in every man. That is why the action may start faster and you will see it.

Dosage of Viagra

Before taking the drug it is necessary to consult a health care provider and detect an individual dosage for the most effective use of the drug.
If you have contraindications, or chronic diseases, the dose may vary in the course of the treatment and it must be adjusted by the qualified specialist.The initial recommended dose of Viagra is 50 mg. Taking pills of Viagra 50 mg you will be able to identify the effect of Sildenafil on your body and estimate the efficiency of this drug in your clinical case.
The maximal daily dose of Viagra is 100 mg. The pills of Viagra 100 mg provide the pharmacological effect even at the severe forms of erectile dysfunction. That is why thanks to this drug you will be able you gain 100% result in the treatment of your disease.
The minimal dose of Viagra is 25 mg. It is prescribed men with the cardiovascular diseases and also for purposes of prophylaxis of erectile dysfunction.It is contraindicated to take more than one pill of Viagra because a chance of the overdose is high and this may cause side effects.

Contraindications for the use

Viagra is contraindicated in the following cases:
– high sensitivity to Sildenafil, or other components of the drug;
– with components and rugs which contain organic nitrates and nitric oxide;
– children under 16 years;

It is necessary to restrict the use of Viagra in case of:

– diseases of the cardiovascular system;
– renal/hepatic failure;
– anemia, leukemia, glaucoma;
– relapses of the stomach ulcer;
– anatomic deformation of penis (curvature, fibrosis);
– severe chronic forms of the arterial hypertension/hypotension.

Side effects

Taking minimal and average dose of Viagra the side effects usually do not appear. According to the clinical studies of Viagra the drug has been developed so that the male body takes it well and the manifestation of the side effects is minimal.The unwanted reaction of the body may appear because of the long use of the maximal dose of Viagra 100 mg. The most common side effects of Viagra are: headache, vertigo, rapid heartbeat, blush, and sudden change of the blood pressure.The consumption of Sildenafil with alcohol may insignificantly increase the side effects.

By Dr. Amir Bacchus, MD, MBA

  • Education: Dr. Bacchus received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, where he was named Resident of the Year for both 1993-94 and 1995-96. In 2003, he received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Bacchus has also been recognized by Las Vegas Life Magazine as one of the best doctors in Las Vegas.
  • Professional Memberships: As the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of the Diagnostic Center of Medicine in Las Vegas, he led a 27-primary care physician practice at five Las Vegas offices. Before taking on a leadership role with the Diagnostic Center of Medicine, he worked as an internist for the company, providing primary care and inpatient/outpatient management with a significant intensive care unit workload.
  • Research Areas: With 23 years of experience in operating, managing, and guiding physician groups, Dr. Amir Bacchus, engages providers to succeed in a dynamic healthcare landscape. Much of his career has focused on healthcare delivery and working with managed care organizations to promote improved quality, access, and cost of care through quality and performance metrics.