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Not many people know that Viagra is a brand or trade name of the drug Sildenafil formulated and marketed by the Pharmaceutical Major Pfizer in 1998.
The wonder drug has caught on fancy of all men who face a loss of sexual energy and erectile dysfunction. The popularity of this drug has resulted in it being called Wonder Drug. Viagra is also being referred to as Vitamin V, Blue Pill etc.
It is interesting to know that initially the formulation of Sildenafil was being tested in clinical field trials for Hypertension and Angina, a heart related condition. The doctors found that the drug gave good results in inhibiting PDE5 and increasing blood supply to the penis resulting in better erectile functioning. It was then that Pfizer decided to market the drug to be used in ED treatment and the rest is history.
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Viagra, A Wonder Drug Cure for Several Conditions
Viagra is used in treatment not only of ED cases, but in curing many other conditions too. The usage is extended to medical as well as non medical cases.
In Medical field Viagra is used primarily to treat Erectile Dysfunction. Besides this, it is also used to treat cases of pulmonary hypertension, where Viagra effectively reduces the arterial pressure and resistance on the right side of the heart and relaxes the right ventricles. The decrease in load and pressure improves the functioning of the heart.
Mountain climbers often face a dangerous condition called pulmonary edema which can turn fatal if not treated in time. Viagra is used in treating this condition effectively.
Besides the above medical treatment options, Viagra is used by sports persons with the belief that it can enhance and boost their performance and energy levels. Though illegal to use Viagra without prescription, few others use Viagra for recreational purposes believing that it can help them improve their libido.
Many other uses and applications are currently being explored in treating jet lag and many other medical conditions.
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