Description
What is sildenafil used for?
Sildenafil is commonly used for the following conditions.
Erectile dysfunction, a condition where you have trouble getting or keeping an erection
High blood pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to your lungs is known as pulmonary arterial hypertension. Sildenafil may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.
How does sildenafil work (mechanism of action)?
Sildenafil works by blocking an enzyme in the body called PDE5, which helps relax certain blood vessels. When you’re awake, it makes more blood flow to the penis, which helps with erectile dysfunction. This makes it easier to get and keep an erection. For pulmonary arterial hypertension, sildenafil relaxes the blood vessels in the lungs. This lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.
How is sildenafil supplied (dosage forms)?
other names and brands Viagra
Revatio
Dosage forms and strengths
10 mg/mL oral suspension powder 20 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg oral tablets
Sildenafil is also available in an injectable form that is usually given by a healthcare provider in a hospital or clinic.
How should I store sildenafil?
Oral Tablet. Sildenafil oral tablets should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F to 77 F (20 C to 25 C). It can be exposed to temperatures between 59 F to 86 F (15 C to 30 C) for shorter periods of time, such as when transporting it. Keep in a dry, cool place. Oral Liquid. Sildenafil oral liquid should be kept in the refrigerator between 36 F and 46 F, or at room temperature below 86 F (30 C). Avoid freezing. Throw away any remaining liquid 60 days after it has been mixed for you by a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Injection Liquid. Sildenafil injection is usually given by a healthcare provider in a hospital or clinic. You will not store it at home.
Side Effects
What are sildenafil’s most common side effects? The most common side effects of sildenafil are listed below. Depending on the condition that is being treated, these side effects may vary. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.
