Since it was first introduced in March 1998, no other therapy for managing erectile dysfunction has received widespread public recognition, other than Viagra.
Potenzmittel Viagra is a drug that has the generic name sildenafil, helps increase blood flow to the penis so that its owner can maintain an erection.
But did you know that this popular drug was created by accident? At first, sildenafil was in the trial phase of a drug to treat angina — a condition where the arteries supply the heart with blood — constriction due to its effect that relaxes blood vessels. In the process, finally, the blue pill that we know so far was inaugurated as an anti-impotence drug.
To understand more about how Potenzmittel Viagra works, it’s a good idea to first understand how you can (and can’t) get an erection.
Mechanism of the penis to achieve an erection
Try moving one of your limbs — blink, for example, or stick out your tongue. When you move almost every limb, you do it with muscles. You think about moving it, the muscle in question will contract, and the limb you need will move. Unlike the penis. There are no muscle contractions involved in making the penis erect. To make your genitalia “stand up”, the penis uses pressure.
In short, to get an erection, you need three things: healthy blood flow, a healthy nervous system, and sexual arousal (libido). If the blood flow to the penis is not working properly, for example, if the blood inlets (arteries) are too narrow or if blood is flowing too fast through the outlet (veins), you may have difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. Blood flow problems, in addition to other medical and psychological conditions, are a major cause of erectile dysfunction (impotence).
How does Viagra work to treat impotence?
Viagra works by inhibiting PDE-5, an enzyme that is produced after sex and makes the penis wilt again. This makes the muscles in the penis more likely to relax and allows blood to flow in, causing an erection.
The sildenafil citrate contained in Viagra acts as the main active component in charge of hijacking the performance of PDE-5 and inactivating the enzyme. When a man takes the blue pill, sildenafil citrate travels throughout the body, but only affects the PDE-5 enzyme in the penis.
Once PDE-5 is blocked, a compound called cGMP can accumulate in the penis and increase blood flow to the penis, without affecting the rest of the body (Note: There are many types of PDE, but PDE-5 is the most abundant enzyme in the penis). That is, the greater the amount of cGMP, the faster the blood flow. The more blood flow to your penis, the greater the degree of erection.
You must know that just taking Viagra tablets will not cause an erection. Viagra must be taken in combination with some form of sexual stimulation (visual, tactile, or both) for an erection to occur. Without sexual stimulation, Viagra will not have any effect.
Viagra works best if taken 30-60 minutes before sexual activity.
How long can Viagra maintain an erection?
Only 1 tablet should be taken in one day, and on an empty stomach. Increasing the Viagra dose beyond the recommended amount will not improve response, and will only increase the risk of dangerous side effects.
The length of time an erection can last after using Viagra varies depending on the user (based on age, diet, alcohol consumption, dosage, health conditions, and drug interactions). But in general, Viagra can maintain an erection for up to 4-5 hours after use coupled with sexual stimulation.
On the other hand, most men find that the effects of this magic blue pill will start to wear off within 2-3 hours after the first consumption.
The drug will remain in the blood for about four hours, and will then be flushed from your circulatory system by your liver and kidneys.
Who can and can’t consume Viagra?
In general, Viagra works effectively up to 65-70{ee173fec7ba4debc37281a10f1312854b2df61fa217888057716bc8667bf4e22} in all impotent men.
Keep in mind, these pills may not be strong enough for those with severe arterial narrowing.
In addition, because Viagra works similarly to drugs containing nitrates, it is not recommended for men taking nitrate medications for heart disease, or those with certain other heart conditions to take Viagra.