What is the ingredients in viagra?

Alright folks, I know what you must be thinking right now… “Oh great, another boring article about some drug ingredient.” But trust me my friends, this article is nothing close to being mundane. It’s funny, witty and (most importantly) educational!

Now without further ado, it’s time we talk all about the magic potion that has been changing lives for over two decades- Viagra!

Tossing Two Taboos in One Go – Erectile Dysfunction and Humor

Wait a minute. Did you really think that we’d start talking about Viagra as soon as possible? Nope. We are here to shake things up a bit.

Let us begin with taboo number one i.e.. erectile dysfunction or ED in medical terms – an increasingly common problem amongst men even under 40 these days. Yeah yeah, ‘smartphones’ have taken over our free time and crushed the romance but guess what folks? This Cialis lookin’ pill gives us hope.

Next up we have our good old ally humor which often comes hand-in-hand with taboos that most people shy away from discussing out loud . Let’s face it guys: if your erection can’t last long enough for proper intercourse then not only could you potentially lose your partner , but also become the laughing stock among your peers (not cool bro).

All jokes aside though; imagine experiencing these difficulties on more than just occasional basis? Not something anybody would want to experience since sexual health plays a vital role in both physical and emotional wellbeing.

So coming down straight to business now let’s see how viagra fits into all of this:

Inception of Viagra

It was way back in 1996 when American pharmaceutical company Pfizer rattled the world with their Ground-breaking discovery – a drug called sildenafil citrate (viagra). Up until then there were no oral treatments available for ED (yikes that sounds tough).

The name sildenafil citrate probably doesn’t ring bells and that’s because Pfizer took a different approach. They opted for a brand name instead- Viagra!, catchy ain’t it? This blue pill miraculously helps cause erections whilst also leading to sexual confidence amongst men.

The Science Behind the Magic

Sildenafil Citrate ,the active ingredient in viagra, belongs to the class of drugs known as PDE5 inhibitors (Phosphodiesterase type 5). In simple terms this means that its mode of action is by increasing blood flow to the penis when sexually stimulated thus allowing an erection to be achieved throughout intercourse.

It does so by inhibiting PDE5 – an enzyme present primarily within penile tissues which can degrade cGMP – another chemical who’s role lies in relaxing smooth muscle cells and therefore encouraging better vascularisation i.e.. More Blood Flow down there ya’ll!. By blocking PDE5 , Sildenafil citrate encourages higher levels of cGMP resulting in greater vasodilation & improved erections. #TakeThatED

But wait! That isn’t all folks! Did you know that Sildenafil falls into similar pharmacological finger prints as those seen with Tricyclic antidepressants(TCAs) ? I’m not kidding ! Screening tests have shown overlapping properties between this ED drug and certain other common pill formulas when it comes to treating depression (of course under strict supervision).

Psstttt…. let’s keep this conversation away from aunt Mary though shall we?

Dialling Down the Dose

While 50mg tends to be standard amount prescribed per dosage its important your doctor checks out if you’re suitable for such dosages or not especially if one has any past experiences with medical tenderness issues.

Now, imagine somebody actually needs more than just a dose; Say no more. Sometimes lesser works too fine .#GodBlessTitrations. In some situations its necessary to lower the dose down, which doesn’t necessarily affect efficacy of treatment. It’s been reported that doses as small as 25mg have had favorable responses in randomised trials. Alternatively someone might actually require more and we’re talking upto say.. 100mg? (Like I hinted above, don’t try this at home folks)

Hmm… What’s Inside Viagra?

Up until now it’s all seemed like a la-de-da experience – taking one pill after getting prescribed by your doctor and voila! Good times guaranteed (hopefully). But wait, have you ever paused to actually look into whats inside the little blue devil?

Sildenafil Citrate: The Star Ingredient

Of course we’ve already discussed our primary ingredient but let’s take an even deeper dive shall we? Sildenafil citrate is known chemically as pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one class compound formula-wise . It brings out it’s medicinal properties due to vasodilatory effects irregardless of subcategories or brands acting similarly yet differing slightly in chemical composition.(Top Tip : Always double check info from what family & friends share about vaccines on Whatsapp groups before believing them blindly).

Inactive Ingredients Also Matter

Inactive ingredients also play key roles such as making the final product suitable for consumption although they are not essential for effectiveness.

Let’s break them down :

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Microcrystalline cellulose sounds fancy enough – right ? Simply put it serves two purposes i.e., binds and compresses powdered active pharmaceuticals to make tablets. This stabilizing agent helps maintain drug integrity through production till the end user ingests.

Croscarmellose Sodium

“OOOOhhhhhh” That sounds like actual science…right there!

This Hydrophilic “cross-linked” particle enhances swelling abilities with water thereby improving speed and accuracy of pickup required for the initial dose when consumed by individual.

Magnesium Stearate

Finally on this list is Magnesium stearate which serves as minor lubricant easing up production procedures & final stages of packaging whilst also preventing pills from sticking to surfaces during transport (nobody wants a sticky blue one you get me?).

Let’s Get Serious A Second

Viagra has predominantly been prescribed for use in men and although there are no official records about women using it or not, let’s shed some light onto what quantity would be deemed safer specifically with breastfeeding mothers who may want to take it. After thorough study, the drug was found excreted into female milk samples and therefore wouldn’t be advised under such scenarios.

NOTE TO SELF : Don’t try sneaking one in right after delivery 😉 .

Topical Version? Yes Please!

We’ve all heard rumors here and there but finally Pfizer’s come-up with an actual FDA approval listing – its own’ version known popularly by name EDEX. The main difference between traditional versions however lies within method of administration i.e., rather than oral intake ,for EDEX – papaverine hydrochloride,(phentolamine mesylate) administered directly over penis..Yes please indeed!!

So now y’all know just how magical our little blue guy truly is folks! Hope we made your day more fun today!

Later People

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