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Sildenafil Citrate is a potent active pharmaceutical ingredient primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Sildenafil Citrate is a potent active pharmaceutical ingredient primarily used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. As a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, it works by enhancing the effects of nitric oxide, which relaxes muscles in the blood vessels and increases blood flow to specific areas of the body.
This mechanism of action makes Sildenafil Citrate effective in improving erectile function and managing conditions related to vascular health. In compounded formulations, it offers flexibility in dosage and delivery methods, catering to individual patient needs and preferences.
Healthcare providers often consider Sildenafil Citrate for its well-documented efficacy and safety profile, supported by extensive clinical research. It is crucial for prescribers to assess patient-specific factors, such as concurrent medications and underlying health conditions, to optimize therapeutic outcomes and minimize potential side effects.
Moreover, Sildenafil Citrate's pharmacokinetics, including its absorption, metabolism, and excretion, are well-characterized, allowing for predictable therapeutic effects. This API is metabolized primarily by the liver, and its metabolites are excreted through the feces and urine, which is an important consideration for patients with hepatic or renal impairments.
Each of these is compounded to order at our Warwick, Rhode Island pharmacy and requires a prescription.
A sample of preparations from our formulary. Strengths and dose forms are customised to the prescription.
Usually within 30 to 60 minutes, with effects lasting about 4 to 6 hours. Taking it on an emptier stomach helps it absorb faster, since a heavy or fatty meal can delay onset. Sexual stimulation is still needed; the medication enables the response rather than causing an erection on its own.
Anyone taking nitrates or riociguat, or allergic to sildenafil. Combining with nitrates can dangerously lower blood pressure. Tell your provider about heart conditions and other medicines.
Viagra® and its generics are FDA-approved conventional tablets. Bayview dispenses those manufactured tablets, and separately compounds sildenafil as cheek-and-gum troches and under-the-tongue rapid dissolve tablets in the strength your provider specifies. Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated by FDA for safety or effectiveness. Your prescriber decides which form is appropriate for you.
Other salt forms of this molecule, and ingredients commonly compounded alongside it.
This page describes an active pharmaceutical ingredient, not a finished drug product. Bayview Pharmacy compounds preparations containing it only on a prescriber's order for an individual patient.
Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Nothing on this page is a claim that any preparation is effective for any condition.
A valid prescription is required. Availability depends on Bayview's licensure in your state. This page is general information, not medical advice — discuss your situation with a licensed healthcare provider.
Our pharmacists work with prescribers to build preparations around a patient's dose, form and tolerances. Ask us what is possible with this ingredient.
