Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a condition that prevents you from maintaining a hard penis for a longer time thus affecting your sexual activity.It is expected to have erection problems at some time but ED is the inability to get a hard penis to have sex at any time. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when you regularly have difficulty getting or maintaining erections. ED pills are prescribed by the medical experts for treatment of Erectile Dysfunction.
Types of ED Pills
For the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction, various ED Pills are used but primarily there are 4 types of ED Pills, which are as follows:
1. Sildenafil
This is the most used & common drug that is prescribed for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. Â
Sildenafil Citrate is an active ingredient, a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor which is employed to promote erections in adult patients suffering with erectile dysfunction. It works by inhibiting the PDE5 enzyme which causes relaxation of smooth muscle cells of the penile vasculature.
It also enhances the blood supply to the corpus cavernosum (penis). This then facilitates an erection upon sexual stimulation.This formulation is usually administered orally and delivers an effective therapeutic dose to assist individuals with erectile dysfunction.
Sildenafil temporarily increases blood flow towards the penis and helps you achieve and maintain a hard, erect penis suitable for sexual activity.
Sildenafil improves quality of life and satisfaction in treated men and is well tolerated with an outstanding safety profile.Sildenafil is only recently licensed for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension. Several papers have suggested that it improves endothelial function and that there could be a possible positive effect on premature ejaculation.
Viagra is an example of the most used drug to treat Erectile Dysfunction and its main component is Sildenafil but it is an expensive drug. Other drugs are available in the market with Sildenafil for example you can buy Cenforce 200mg for much more affordable price than Viagra, both Sildenafil as main component in them.
2. Tadalafil
Cialis (tadalafil) works by relaxing muscles of the blood vessels in the body and increases blood flow to specific areas of the body. Cialis is the common name under which Tadalafil is available for the treatment of erectile dysfunction ED.
It is often referred to as Weekend Pill as it can effectively last up to 36 hours.
3. Avanafil
Avanafil is a PDE5 inhibitor FDA approved medical component that helps to treat the problem of maintaining erection. It works similarly by directing the blood flow to the penile vessels and helps the patient to sustain the erection. Â
As per some studies, Avanafil is regarded as even more effective than commonly used Sildenafil to treat Erectile Dysfunction.
4. Vardenafil
Just like the above-mentioned types, Vardenafil is also a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) indicator which works by increasing the flow of blood to penis by relaxing penile blood vessels thus allowing your penis to stay erect.
Vardenafil only treats Erectile Dysfunction and does not have any effects on premature ejaculation.
How ED Pills Work
Mechanism
All the pills that are used for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction works in a similar way by causing the penile blood vessels to relax, so more blood comes in and an erection is possible when there is sexual stimulation.
They allow the body to maintain a higher level of an agent called cGMP which is crucial for the process of erection by preventing it from being broken down. PDE5 inhibitors work to protect a chemical called cyclic guanosine monophosphate. The chemical is used to maintain blood in penile tissue upon sexual stimulation, leading to an erection.Â
Furthermore, by inhibiting PDE5 in penile tissues, blood vessels are able to dilate better, increasing blood flow. Moreover, PDE5 inhibitors also decrease vascular pressure, by which reason they can cause hypotension upon administration with nitrates and alpha-blockers.
Stimulation Required
Taking an ED tablet alone will not cause an erection; sexual stimulation will still be required for it to work. Be it any medicine, for better results a person’s natural desire for sexual activity is crucial and cannot be replaced.
How to get started with the right medication.
- There are various doses (from 20 mg to 200mg) available in the markets as per the requirement of the patients.
- Any dose of the medicine is only available by prescription. The medications are available in all forms such as tablets, liquid as well as injections.Â
- One needs to consult a medical professional by conveying his problems and get suitable dosage prescribed accordingly.Â
- Doses should be taken at regular intervals, never take more than one dose even if the last dose was missed.
Note – Despite the evidence of positive results, never stop consuming your medications suddenly without consulting the doctor. As some medicines show even more harsh symptoms when stopped suddenly.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are ED pills expensive?
There are various options available from branded medicines to generic medicines which have the same components. You can buy generic medicines for treatment of erectile dysfunction as well.Â
2. Do ED pills have any side effects?
There are general side effects like nausea, headache, nasal congestion, flushing, indigestion etc which are pretty normal along with ED medication. If there are any severe side effects, consult the doctor urgently.
3. Do ED pills work even if a person isn’t sexually aroused?
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