Manufacturer: Ranbaxy
Pharmaceutical name: Pack: 1 tab (100 mg)
Eriacta is erectile dysfunction medication that contains the active ingredient Sildenafil Citrate. Sildenafil citrate is a well-known substance that stimulates blood flow to the penis. Sildenafil citrate is the active ingredient of top selling erectile dysfunction drug Viagra. As Eriacta contains the same active ingredient as Pfizer's brand Viagra, its action, indications, contractions, side effects and drug interactions are the same. Eriacta is referred and sometimes called generic Viagra made by Indian company Ranbaxy. Generic Viagra is currently sold under different commercial names such as Kamagra, Penegra, Zenegra, Silagra, Sildigra, Suhagra, Mygra, Viprogra, Caverta, and other.
How works:
The active ingredient of the medication is Sildenafil citrate that is PDE5 inhibitor. Penile erection is complex physiological process including interaction between psychological, neural, vascular and endocrine factors. During sexual stimulates (sexual arousal) nitrogen oxide is released from the nerve cell and interacts with the enzyme Guanylate cyclase resulting in biosynthesis of Cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). Cyclic GMP is a second messenger that activates intracellular protein kinases resulting in relaxation of smooth muscles. The relaxation of these muscles in the cavernous body leads to intensification of blood flow. This ultimately causes strong and appropriate erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse.
How to use:
Eriacta must not be taken in the following conditions:
Reactions of individual intolerance or reactions of hypersensitivity to sildenafil citrate and components of the medications
Males under 18 years of age
Females including breastfeeding and pregnant women
Severe diseases of the liver such as cirrhosis, hepatic failure, hepatitis
Kidney diseases such glomerulonephritis, pyeloneophritis
Severe cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, coronary heart disease, angina, heart failure, aortic stenosis, high blood pressure, low blood pressure
Blood diseases such as multiple myeloma, sickle cell anemia, leukemia
Vision problems such as retinitis pigmentosa
Anatomical deformation of the penis such as angulation, Peyronie's disease, or cavernosal fibrosis
Simultaneous use with nitrates, alpha-blockers
Side effects:
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Skin rash
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Dizziness
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Drowsiness
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Dyspepsia (upset stomach)
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Headache
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Nasal congestion
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Hot flashes
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Infections of the urogenital system
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Infections of the upper and lower airways
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Back pain
Other Eriacta side effects include:
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cardiovascular disorders,
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anemia,
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muscle problems,
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insomnia,
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asthma,
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cataracts,
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migraine and others.