Viagra tablet is a prescription medication which is specially designed for men suffering from erectile dysfunction or impotence. Since the time it has been launched, it has gained immense popularity because it shows results in as little as 30 to 60 minutes and the effects last for about four hours after taking it.



How does Viagra tablet work?

Viagra contains an active component called sildenafil, which increases the blood flow into the penis and helps to achieve an erection long and strong enough to have successful sexual intercourse.Sildenafil is the ingredient in Viagra, which belongs to phosphodiesterase inhibitor class of drugs. It is an inhibitor of cGMP specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) and is the main chemical, which degrades cGMP in corpus cavernosum in the penis. When Viagra tablet is consumed, it increases the levels of cGMP, which allows more blood to flow into the penis and gives hard enough erection necessary for sexual intercourse.

Viagra Tablet (physical appearance)

Viagra tablet is a blue colored, diamond shaped tablet and is manufactured by Pfizer.

Dosage

Viagra tablet is a prescription medication and therefore it is available only after consultation with a qualified medical practitioner. Viagra tablet comes in the strengths of 25mg, 50mg and 100mg. If you are not sure whether you qualify to consume Viagra tablet, please consult your doctor.

Storage of Viagra tablet

Viagra tablet consists of sildenafil citrate, which being a chemical component, the storage guidelines should be followed by the book. Viagra tablet should be stored at room temperature in a tightly closed container. To get the best result, it should not be exposed to extreme temperatures. Exposure to light, sunlight and extreme temperatures may affect the chemical properties of Viagra tablet.

Precautions for Viagra tablet

Taking Viagra tablet is good, but taking it with precautions is better! There are some precautions, which needs to be taken care before and after taking Viagra tablet. To let Viagra tablet work at its best and deliver optimum results, you must be sexually stimulated. It will work only if you are sexually stimulated. Viagra tablet is not a sexual desire enhancer. Viagra tablet is not a recreational pill. It is highly unsafe to take Viagra tablet for such purposes. Viagra should also not be taken in conjunction with any other erectile dysfunction tablets. Taking of Viagra tablet with other pills might result into adverse side effects or the medication might not work as intended. Viagra should not be taken if you are taking any medications, which has nitrate in any form. For example, if you are a heart patient and you are prescribed to take any medication to cure heart problems, taking Viagra may cause serious or fatal side effects like the blood pressure may go down to unsafe levels.

Side effects of Viagra tablet

Viagra being a prescription erectile dysfunction tablet, it does have some or the other side effects. In normal cases, men may experience side effects ranging from common to very rare side effects. Headache, facial flushing and upset stomach are the common types of side effects. Bluish or blurred vision, sensitivity to light are among the rare side effects and decrease in vision or sudden loss of vision are some of the very rare side effects.