Sildenafil Citrate - The New Effective Techniques

Most people would think that sildenafil citrate and other drugs used at present for the treatment of male impotence or erectile dysfunction (ED) are of recent vintage. This belief, however, is erroneous. For one thing, treatments for the flagging male sex organs are already in use since the 9th century, with Muslim physicians as the pioneers in finding cures for non-erection of the penis. The present oral medications are nothing new for these medieval doctors and pharmacists of the medieval Islamic nations. They developed and administered single-medicine therapies, in addition to combining either a drug or food, which are all orally taken. They also developed topical treatments as well as transurethral devices, from which perhaps the inflatable penis implants that became popular during 1970s could trace their ancestry.

Sildenafil citrate currently sold under the popular trademark Viagra likewise has an ancient pedigree. Chinese herbalist have been using this medication as an impotence cure for centuries long before the people at Pfizer synthesized sildenafil first as a drug for hypertension and later as an ED medication. Sildenafil-rich herbs are still available at present, though it may take some effort to have them. These herbs are only available usually in specialty health food stores or shops selling Chinese medicine. A consultation with a Chinese herbalist is also likely to be necessary in order to buy the right kind of herbs and the amount and frequency of intake that would be required for the herbal therapy to take its effect.

The more convenient way, of course, would be to consult a duly certified medical practitioner who can properly diagnose ED, and eventually prescribe sildenafil citrate or Viagra. Purchase of this product and other approved pills to treat impotence is also more convenient. These products can be made not only from drug stores but also from online pharmacies. The availability of some cheaper generic versions of these drugs and discounts from bulk purchases online also now make ED treatments more affordable for the consumers.

The current impotence-treatment medications work basically under the same principle. They induce the body`s production of the cyclic nucleotide cGMP leading to the relaxation of the muscles and increased blood flow to the corpus cavernosum tissues found in the penis, consequently leading to male erection upon sexual stimulation. For sildenafil citrate, the mechanics of action specifically stem from the CGMP-inducing nitric oxide released to the penile tissues. In order to be effective, intake of this drug should not be accompanied with fat-rich foods which can considerably delay the time with which the medication will take its effect.

Users of this type of ED medication should also watch out for possible side-effects. Immediate medical advice is required if upon intake of the drug, the user experiences headache, nausea or impairment of vision. Other side effects of sildenafil citrate that require a doctor`s attention include dyspepsia, nasal congestion and flushing. This erectile dysfunction medication should not also be taken by those patients under therapy for heart-related problems. To understand more about these side effects, much more information could be found in the link below.