| Acne |
No |
| Active Half-Life |
5-12 hours |
| Active substance |
Sildenafil |
| Also known as |
Revatio (when used for pulmonary arterial hypertension) |
| Aromatization |
No |
| Blood pressure |
Can cause a temporary decrease |
| Chemical name |
Sildenafil citrate |
| Classification |
PDE5 inhibitor |
| Dosage |
Men 25-200 mg/day |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 50 mg, taken as needed about 1 hour before sexual activity |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not conventionally used in sports |
| Effects |
Helps to achieve and maintain an erection |
| Formula |
C28H38N6O11S |
| Half-life |
Approximately 4 hours |
| HBR |
Possible |
| Hepatotoxicity |
No |
| Lab Test |
Monitoring of liver and renal function may be conducted |
| Main action |
Increases blood flow to the penis, enhancing erectile function |
| Side effects |
Headache, flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, impaired vision, photophobia, and dizziness |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat |
| Substance class |
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor |
| Trade name |
Viagra, Kamagra |
| Use in sports |
None officially recognized or recommended |
| WAREHOUSE |
International Warehouse 2 |
| Water Retention |
No |
| Manufacturer |
Pfizer |
