Sildenafil Medication: It’s Use in Erectile Dysfunction in Men

Session

Pharmaceutical and Natural Sciences

Description

Sildenafil is an oral therapy for erectile dysfunction in men who have problems with impotence for a wide range of reasons. Sildenafil works by selectively inhibiting phosphodiesterase type 5, and allows the smooth muscles of the corpus cavernosum in the penis to relax, potentiating erections during sexual stimulation. To review the literature on the drug Sildenafil citrate such as pharmacological properties, clinical efficacy, tolerability and drug interactions, dosage and administration. The drug was effective in patients with severe erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil also appears to improve the quality of life of both patients and their sexual partners. Common adverse events associated with sildenafil were transient and mild to moderate and included headache, rash, indigestion, nasal congestion, and abnormal vision, but adverse events have been reported in clinical trials in patients with cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, especially in those > 60 years old. Sildenafil is an effective oral treatment drug for men with erectile dysfunction. The results showed that it has a higher clinical effect in improving erection in men and allowing successful intercourse than placebo. Use without a doctor's recommendation and without indication may have contraindications for its use.

Keywords:

Sildenafil, Oral therapy, Erectile dysfunction

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-982-15-3

Location

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Start Date

25-10-2024 9:00 AM

End Date

27-10-2024 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.168

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Sildenafil Medication: It’s Use in Erectile Dysfunction in Men

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Sildenafil is an oral therapy for erectile dysfunction in men who have problems with impotence for a wide range of reasons. Sildenafil works by selectively inhibiting phosphodiesterase type 5, and allows the smooth muscles of the corpus cavernosum in the penis to relax, potentiating erections during sexual stimulation. To review the literature on the drug Sildenafil citrate such as pharmacological properties, clinical efficacy, tolerability and drug interactions, dosage and administration. The drug was effective in patients with severe erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil also appears to improve the quality of life of both patients and their sexual partners. Common adverse events associated with sildenafil were transient and mild to moderate and included headache, rash, indigestion, nasal congestion, and abnormal vision, but adverse events have been reported in clinical trials in patients with cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, especially in those > 60 years old. Sildenafil is an effective oral treatment drug for men with erectile dysfunction. The results showed that it has a higher clinical effect in improving erection in men and allowing successful intercourse than placebo. Use without a doctor's recommendation and without indication may have contraindications for its use.