What is Viagra Soft?

Viagra Soft is the most recommended medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is a very common problem in men when men are unable to sustain a satisfactory erection during physical intercourse. The major component of Viagra soft is Sildenafil citrate, which is approved by FDA in the year 1998, especially for the treatment of ED. Viagra soft tablets are also known as sublingual soft tabs which dissolved very fast and start working within 15 minutes when it is kept under the tongue.  Soft tabs are available in a varietyof flavours such as Mint, Lemon, Strawberry and Banana. Soft tabs are the best choice of solution for the couple to achieve an immediate result. The main action of Viagra soft is to increase the blood flow into the penis. Sildenafil citrate Works only on sexual stimulation. It occurs due to the potential of the drug to increase the relaxation of the smooth muscles. This muscle relaxation in turn, results in improved blood flow into the penis and finally you achieve the desired erection.

How does Viagra soft tab work?

Viagra Soft Tabs give the same pharmacological effect in men’s body like Viagra normal pills. The mode of action of Viagra Soft includes several chemical actions that result in improvement of the blood flow in the male genital region. This occurs due to the vasodilatation of the blood vessels of the penis. The dilated blood vessels of the penis facilitate more blood coming to the male genital organ.In the physiological point of view, the penis becomes erect if a man is sexually aroused and the nitric oxides (NO) are released in the corpus cavernosum (spongy tissue) of the penis. Nitric oxide is the main chemical agent which involved in the activation of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), and it influences the smooth muscle dilatation. Sildenafil is responsible to contribuite the cGMPin higher amount by pausing action ofphosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). The enzyme PDE-5 in higher concentration affects the concentration of cGMP in the penis and causes the erection problem. The PDE5 inhibition leads to relaxation of the smooth muscle and improve the blood flow to the penis. So the Viagra soft tabs have the faster effect and provide a strong and satisfactory erection.

What are the indications of Viagra Soft?

Viagra Soft is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.A Soft form of medication always has the quicker effectthan the tablets. It is the most prescribed sublingual medication used for the improvement of erectile dysfunction.

What are the contraindications of Viagra soft?

Viagra soft or sildenafil citrate is not used in the following conditions:

• This medication should not be taken if you are under some the drugs containing nitrites like glycerol trinitrate, sodium nitroprusside or amyl nitrite.     
• A person who is experiencing any cardiovascular system.
• If you are suffering from any liver or kidney disorder.
• In hypotension or low blood pressure.
• If you are experiencing some cardiac diseases like stroke or heart attack, heart failure, chest pain or angina.
• A person who is suffering from stomach ulcer or other gastrointestinal disorders.
• Any physical deformity of the penis.
• If you are suffering from any blood disorder like haemophilia, pruritis or sickle cell anaemia.
• If the patient is allergic to sildenafil citrate or other component of the preparation.
• You cannot use this medication below the age of 18 years and in women.

What are the drug interactions of Viagra soft?

Eventhough the side effect of Viagra occurs only in 1-2% people still you should consult with your physician before taking any dose of Viagra soft to avoid any serious complication. Some of the drugs that are not taken with this medication area:

• You should not take this medication with these drugs like tadalafil, verdenafil or avanafil.
• Inform about all the medication you are taking like cimetidine, bosentan, imatinib or nefazodone before taking this medication.
• Avoid antibiotics while you are taking Viagra soft like clarithromycin, erythromycin or telithromycin.
• This medication can react with some antifungal drugs like Fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole or miconazole.
• Drugs used in hypertension like amlodipine, amiodarone or quinidine.
• Some medication used in hepatitis C like boceprovir, telaprevir.
• You should not use this medication if you are using any drugs for HIV/AIDS.
• This medication should always be avoided if you are under any anti-epileptic drugs like carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, phenytoin etc.
• This medication can interact with anti-tuberculosis drugs and cause serious complication.

The side effects of Viagra Soft:

The side effects of Viagra Soft are not very serious and seen only 1-2 % of people. Some possible complications of this medication are:

The common side effects are:

• Headache.
• Skin rashes.
• Stomach problem (Diarrhea).

The serious side effects:

• You may catch some allergic reactions like swelling of face, lips, tongue and throat.
• Difficulty in breathing.
• Eye problems like blurred vision, colour blindness.
• Sudden hearing loss or ringing sound in the ear.
• Cardiac angina or chest pain.
• Nausea
• Irregular heartbeat.
• Shortness of breath.

What are the precautions of Viagra Soft?

You should be very careful while taking Viagra for the treatment of ED to avoid the serious complications. However you can take some precautions while taking this medication, such as:

• Do not take this medication if you are experiencing angina or chest pain, because it may worsen the angina.
• Talk to your doctor immediately if you get an erection more than 4 hours.
• You should consult with your physician if you catch any eye symptoms like eye pain, vision problems, cataract etc.
• You may catch an ear problem while you take this medication. Visit your doctor as early as possible to avoid further complication like ringing sound in the ear, hearing problem etc.
• Do not use this medication if you are taking any antihypertensives, because concomitant use of this medication may lead to low blood pressure.
• Inform your doctor if you catch any stomach problem.

Always get a medical advice before taking this medication if you are above the age of 65 years.