[Advances in the treatment of erectile dysfunction by viagra]

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2005 Apr;11(4):314-6, 319.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Viagra has become the first line drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction since it was first introduced in 1998. Its efficacy and safety have been sidely acclaimed as being definite. This article presents a brief review about the advances in the studies of Viagra, including its therapeutic effect and safety, its protection of penile health, and its promotion of self-esteem and sexual relationship.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Erectile Dysfunction / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Erection / drug effects
  • Personal Satisfaction
  • Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Piperazines / pharmacology
  • Piperazines / therapeutic use*
  • Purines / pharmacology
  • Purines / therapeutic use
  • Sildenafil Citrate
  • Sulfones / pharmacology
  • Sulfones / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
  • Piperazines
  • Purines
  • Sulfones
  • Sildenafil Citrate