Viagra® (Sildenafil Citrate) 50mg – Standard-Dose ED Treatment
The balanced option for reliable performance
Therapeutic Profile
• Mechanism: PDE5 inhibitor (enhances NO-mediated vasodilation)
• Onset: 30-60 minutes (optimal fasting conditions)
• Duration: 4-5 hour effective period
• Peak Effect: 1-2 hours post-dose
FDA-Approved Indications
✔ Erectile Dysfunction (First-line pharmacological treatment)
✔ Recommended Starting Dose for most patients
Optimal Usage
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Standard Regimen: 1 tablet as needed
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Max Frequency: Once daily
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Optimal Timing:
• Take 30-60 minutes before activity
• Light meal acceptable (avoid high-fat foods)
• Requires sexual stimulation
Clinical Benefits
→ 68% efficacy rate in clinical studies
→ Lower side effect incidence vs 100mg dose
→ Flexible dosing (can be increased to 100mg or decreased to 25mg)
Safety Profile
Common Effects (10-20%):
• Headache • Facial flushing • Indigestion
• Nasal congestion • Mild visual changes
Serious Risks (Rare):
• Priapism (prolonged erection >4 hours)
• Sudden hearing/vision loss
• Cardiovascular complications
Absolute Contraindications:
⚠ Concurrent nitrate use (e.g., nitroglycerin)
⚠ Unstable angina or recent cardiac event
Product Specifications
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Appearance: Blue, rounded diamond-shaped tablet
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Imprint: “Pfizer” on one side, “VGR 50” on the other
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Packaging Options: 1, 4, 8, or 30 tablet packs
Prescribing Considerations
• Begin with 50mg for most treatment-naïve patients
• Adjust based on:
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Efficacy
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Tolerance
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Concurrent medications
• Cardiac evaluation recommended for at-risk patients
Why Choose 50mg?
“The optimal balance between efficacy and tolerability, serving as the recommended starting point for most men with ED while allowing for dose adjustment as needed.”
