Everything You Need To Know About Sildenafil Citrate

Men across age groups have embraced Kamagra to fight erectile dysfunction. With regular consumption of kamagra, several men have enhanced their sexual life and have successfully eliminated issues like premature ejaculation. But what makes Kamagra so successful against erectile dysfunction? The success of erectile dysfunction drugs can be traced to sildenafil citrate which is an integral component of these drugs.

What is Kamagra?

Sildenafil citrate was designed by a team of UK based scientists in the 1990s. These scientists were actually working on finding a solution for cardiovascular disorders.It was initially designed as a remedy for hypertension and angina pectoris.

But soon it was revealed that sildenafil citrate works well for curing erectile dysfunction and since then it has become a major component of various erectile dysfunction drugs.

C₂₂H₃₀N₆O₄Sis its chemical formula. It inhibits cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 enzyme which promotes degradation of cGMP. Degradation of cGMP results in better blood circulation in the body. Thus there is effective blood flow in penis resulting in prolonged erection.

Uses of kamagra

Courtesy of its effective impact on human body, sildenafil citrate has diverse uses in medical field as well as non-medical field.

Medical Uses-

• For Sexual dysfunction-

As discussed earlier, it is primarily used in drugs for fighting erectile dysfunction.

• Pulmonary hypertension-

The chemical composition of sildenafil citrate relaxes tension between several muscles in the human body. Hence it has proved effective against diseases such as pulmonary hypertension.

• Raynaud’s phenomenon-

The effectiveness of sildenafil citrate against Raynaud’s phenomenon is still unclear. But it is believed that it can treat ulcers in fingers and toes severe ischemia. Also, it can decrease the frequency of vasospastic episodes.

Non- Medical Uses-

• For Recreation-

It is a highly popular drug among the youth thanks to its image as an effective solution for overcoming erectile dysfunction. This drug is seen as a remedy for enhancing sexual performance and increasing penis size. Hence, along with medical purposes it is consumed widely for recreational purposes.

• For Jet lag-

In 2007, researchers at National University of Quilmes conducted experiments on hamsters and found that sildenafil citrate helped hamsters in recovering from jet lag. This discovery reflected its ability to help people in recovering quickly from jet lag.

• In Sports-

This drugopens up blood vessels and helps in having better blood circulation. This enhanced blood flow allows better muscle performance.

Citing this feature, athletes have used this drug to push their performance levels.

Apart from the above mentioned uses, kamagra is used for other purposes as well but its effectiveness for treating these disorders hasn’t been proved yet.

Who shouldn’t be taking Sildenafil citrate?

This drug has several benefits. But it should be consumed with caution. A thorough consultation with a medical practitioner is advisable before starting consumption of kamagra

You shouldn’t be consuming kamagra if –

• If you recently had a heart attack.
• If you have hypotension.
• If you have decreased liver function.
• If you face issues such as retinitis pigmentosa.

 

Side effects of sildenafil citrate

Sildenafil citrate has some side effects. Hence, its consumption should be monitored.

• Common side effects– Headache and dizziness are some of the most common side effects of consuming kamagra for a prolonged period.
• Some rare side effects– Some people face issues such as abdominal pain, dry mouth and vomiting. Some men also complain about reduced sensation to stimulations such as pain and touch.

Very rare effects- Side effects such as sudden loss of hearing or prolonged erection occur very rarely due to consumption of sildenafil citrate