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Sildenafil (Viagra)
Also known as Sildenafil
Half-life
~4 hours
What is Sildenafil (Viagra)?
Shorter-acting PDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction and pulmonary pressure support.
How Sildenafil (Viagra) works
PDE5 inhibition prolongs NO-cGMP signaling and smooth-muscle relaxation in penile/pulmonary vasculature.
Benefits & uses
Common uses: Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension.
Sildenafil (Viagra) dosage
Protokol doesn't recommend doses for prescription or controlled compounds. Any figures below are reference or observational reports — dosing should be set with a qualified clinician.
- Reference range
- Prescription-dependent (as needed before activity); doctor-directedClinical or reference range, not a personal recommendation.
Sildenafil (Viagra) half-life
~4 hours
Sildenafil (Viagra) side effects
- Headache
- Visual blue tinge
- Hypotension with nitrates
- Facial flushing
- Nasal congestion
- Visual color-tinge (temporary)
- Indigestion
Warnings & monitoring
- Prescription medication — requires a doctor. 🔴 NEVER combine with nitrates (dangerous blood-pressure drop). Caution with heart conditions/alpha-blockers.
