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Reading Time: 2 minutesIntroduction: Viagra's Astounding Success Story Viagra, known globally for its effectiveness against erectile dysfunction, owes its extraordinary success to its active ingredient, Sildenafil. This medication has not only revolutionized the approach to an extremely common male sexual disorder, but it has also opened new treatment avenues for a series of other pathologies. An In-Depth Analysis of Sildenafil Sildenafil belongs to a class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of an enzyme called PDE5 and increasing the levels of nitric oxide in the blood, relaxing the muscles of the blood vessels and enhancing blood … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Birth of Viagra: A Serendipitous Discovery Viagra's history begins serendipitously, with its discovery being a byproduct of cardiovascular research. In the early 1990s, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals embarked on a quest for a medication to treat cardiothoracic ailments like angina and hypertension. The focus of their exploration was a compound called Sildenafil, which was meant to improve blood flow to the heart by relaxing the muscle tissue in the arteries. This new drug, however, performed disappointingly in clinical trials for its intended purpose. But yet, an unforeseen and unprecedented effect was reported by the participants - improved erection. The researchers quickly … Continue reading →