How does Viagra jelly work?

Viagra jelly a very popular nowadays because of its maximum safety and efficacy. It is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men between the ages of 18 to 65 years. The main component of viagra jelly is sildenafil citrate. Sildenafil citrate comes under the class of PDE5 inhibitors. When you take Viagra jelly, it absorbs fast in your body and starts breaking down the cyclic genial monophosphate which is a vasodilator and it plays an important role in relaxing the vessels of the penile area. The relaxation of blood vessels is stimulated by the release of nitric oxide. These nitric oxides are released during sexual stimulation in the corpus covernosum, a type of spongy tissue in men’s penis, which intern, cause the erection by increasing the blood flow into the penis.

You should always remember that Viagra jelly does not decrease the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. This drug is also very helpful for the patients suffering from pulmonary arterial hypertension. Pulmonary arterial hypertension leads to deficiency of the nitric oxide and overproduction of vasoconstrictors. When the patient takes viagra jelly, it stimulates the production of nitric oxide by controlling the cyclic genial monophosphate. Thus it improves the blood circulation by dilating the blood vessels and increases the exercise capacity of the patient.

What the Indications of Viagra jelly?

• Viagra jelly used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men.
• Viagra (sildenafil) can also be used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Method of use and doses of Viagra jelly:

Viagra jelly should be taken once in a day as required. It is recommended not to use a single dose of 25mg of viagra jelly once in 48 hours. 

What are the Side effects of viagra jelly:

Unlike other medications, viagra jelly has very minor side effects.

The common side effects:

• Headache
• Nasal blockage
• nausea
• Dyspnea
• Muscle pain
• Color blindness
• Acidity or heart burn

The serious side effects are:

• Sudden loss of vision
• Blurred vision
• Hearing problem
• Ringing sound in the the ear
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Painful or prolonged erection
• Itching or burning sensation during urination
• Skin rashes

The common side effects of viagra jelly are temporary and go off once your body is adjusted with the medication. But if you catch any serious complication, consult with your physician as early as possible.

Contraindications of Viagra jelly:

You should not take any drug without taking advice from your health care provider. Viagra jelly is not indicated in the following conditions:

•  If the person is allergic to any drug or food
• If you are under any nitrates like iso-sobide, nitroglycine
• If you are under any drug containing the same ingredients.
• In cardiac disease like angina, heart attack, aortic stenosis, cardiac failure
• In respiratory system disorder.
• In eye diseases like eye pain, glaucoma.
• In liver or kidney diseases.
• If you are suffering from anaemia, polycythemia, sickle cell anaemia.

Drug interactions of Viagra jelly:

If you are taking any other drug, you should talk to your physician to avoid any serious complication. Like other drugs, Viagra jelly can also interact with some medicines, such as:

• Cardiovascular drugs like alpha-blockers like doxazocin, prazocin; nitrates like isosobid dinitrate, nitroglycerin.
• Antifungal drugs like, ketokonazole, itrakonazole.
• Antibiotics like erythromycin, telitromycibn.
• Antituberculosis drug like rifampicin.
• Barbiturates like phenobarbiturate.
• Anti-epilectics like phenytoin, carbamazepine.
• Bosantan, nevirapin.
• Cisapride.
• Cimetidin, used in GIT infection.

How should you store Viagra Jelly:

Viagra jelly should be stored at room temperature between 15-30 degree celcius in a cool and dry place.

Missed dose:

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. You should never take a double dose.

Precaution of using Viagra jelly:

• Viagra jelly can lead to dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea or vision problem. So you should never go for driving after taking this medication.
• Discontinue this drug if you catch fever or any other health issue.
• Do not take this medication if you have any cardiac disease.
• If you are under any opthalmic or eye related medication, consult with your doctor before taking this drug.
• Do not take viagra jelly if you are allergic to any ingredient of this medication.
• You should avoid alcohol if you are taking this medication, because alcohol increases the risk of side effects of viagra.
• You should always avoid grape juice or any other alcoholic beverages, because this reduces the effectiveness of this medication.

Warnings of Viagra jelly:

• The person, who has cardiac problem, is advised not to involve in sexual activity. So it should not be used in such patients.
• If you catch blurred vision or dizziness while taking viagra jelly, consult with your doctor to avoid further complication.
• Inform your physician if you develop any hearing problem while using this medication. you may also develop a continuous ringing sound in your ear, it is called tinnitus.
• If you have a painful or prolonged erection, more than 4 hours, talk to your doctor as soon as possible, because it may damage the tissues of the penile area.
• Do not take this medication if you are under anti-hypertensives like nitrites or nitrates.
• Viagra is not indicated in women and children below the age of 18 years.
• It should not be used in patients above the age of 65 years to avoid cardiac attack or stroke.