Viagra: The famous ED pill for men

Introduction:

With Viagra turning 20 this year, this little blue bill has become instantly recognizable with its signature color and name. This pill has helped to take the taboo out of erectile dysfunction, which was considered to be a lifestyle health condition back in time.

As a male only health condition, erectile dysfunction can be quite deterring in a long-term relationship. In this condition, there is an inability of the person to obtain a firm erection. This can potentially inhibit him from having a physical intercourse with his partner. Sometimes, the person loses his confidence in himself with no hopes of bringing back the lost potency.

This is why erectile dysfunction medicines like Viagra have been developed to come to the aid in such conditions. This ED pill has continued to play a dominant role in the Impotence market and is known to bring about a considerable improvement in the erection capability of men. But before you avail Viagra online or from any nearby medical store, make sure to get an approval from your doctor.

How was Viagra discovered?

In 1989, a series of experiments which were conducted to find a compound that helped treat angina and hypertension, Sildenafil citrate was discovered. This compound was tried in a number of experimental trials, only to get back reports of improved erection capability in men.

This came as a ray of hope for men suffering from erectile dysfunction. After a series of trials and experiments, it was clinically approved for use in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in 1998.

What does Viagra do to cure ED?

Viagra is a PDE5 inhibitor that helps in facilitating proper blood flow to the penile nerve.

There is an enzyme called PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type 5) in men with erectile dysfunction. It can hinder the regular function of cGMP (cyclic guanosine monophosphate), an important molecule that helps dilate blood vessels.

When there is a limited amount of this chemical in the body and on top of that, it gets degraded by PDE5, there can be a contraction of blood vessels as a result of which the blood flow to the penile nerve is obstructed.

Viagra simply binds to the PDE5 enzyme and inhibits it from degrading cGMP. As a result, it facilitates cGMP to help relax the blood vessels and the blood flows freely into the erectile tissue, causing an erection. This makes the erectile tissue firm and the man is able to obtain an erection. The effects basically last for up to 4 to 6 hours.

Is the drug Viagra counterfeited?

Due to its ever-increasing popularity, many sellers have started resorting to unfair means of selling this medication. The market is getting flooded with counterfeited versions of this ED pill. Although the pills might look similar to original Viagra, you can still figure out as to which ones are fake. 

•        Check for color consistency around the pill in the package. The original pills will be color-consistent throughout.

•        Notice the ‘f’ in the inscribed text ‘Pfizer’. It does not thin out from the bottom but only at the top.

•        The edges of the pills should be smooth. They do not come with sharp corners.

Conclusion:

This oral prescription medication is a wonder drug that has saved the lives of thousands of men suffering from this troublesome condition. In fact, if you use it wisely as per your doctor’s instructions, then, Viagra has the potential to cure erectile dysfunction completely. You must not take this ED pill for recreational purpose as it can cause serious health risks.