Sildenafil is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, which prevents the breakdown of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum and pulmonary arterial tree.
| Sildenafil is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, which prevents the breakdown of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum and pulmonary arterial tree. This increases the levels of cGMP, which relaxes the smooth muscle cells in these areas. Sildenafil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Sildenafil is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, which prevents the breakdown of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum and pulmonary arterial tree. This increases the levels of cGMP, which relaxes the smooth muscle cells in these areas. Sildenafil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
