Slidenafil

Question 1

Indications of sildenafil 50mg

Answer 1

Adult men over the age of 18 years with erectile dysfunction

Question 2

Mechanism of action of sildenafil

Answer 2

• Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor
• Prevents the breakdown of cGMP
• Causes the release of Nitric oxide
• Leading to an erection following sexual stimulation

Question 3

How to take sildenafil 50mg

Answer 3

• One 50mg tablet taken approximately an hour before sexual activity
• Max is one 50mg tablet per day
• Onset of activity is delayed when taken with food

Question 4

Contraindications for sildenafil

Answer 4

Severe hepatic impairment
Hypotension (<90/50mmHg)
Women
Men who do not have erectile dysfunction
Men under the age of 18

Question 5

Side effects of sildenafil

Answer 5

Headache
Flushing
Dyspepsia
Nasal congestion
Dizziness
Nausea
Hot flush
Visual disturbance
Vision blurred
Cyanopsia

Severe side effects: Priapism (erection lasting longer than 4 hours requires immediate medical assistance), sudden visual defects, severe allergic or skin reactions