What is Viagra (sildenafil) approved to treat?
Viagra (sildenafil) is indicated for:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) in adult men. It helps men achieve and maintain an erection during sexual activity.
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It is used to improve the ability to exercise in patients with PAH.
What’s the difference between Viagra’s uses for ED vs PAH?
The ED indication and the PAH indication involve different clinical goals. For ED, sildenafil treats the problem of erections. For PAH, sildenafil helps address high blood pressure in the lungs and improves exercise capacity.
Who can take Viagra for erectile dysfunction?
Viagra is prescribed for adult men with erectile dysfunction. It should be used only when sexual activity is planned and is not a general cardiovascular medication.
Who can take Viagra for pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Viagra for PAH is for patients diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension, where the goal is to improve exercise performance.
What patients often search next: can Viagra be used for heart problems?
Viagra is used for ED and PAH, not as a treatment to manage coronary artery disease. Patients are usually warned not to combine sildenafil with nitrates (commonly used for chest pain) because of the risk of dangerous blood-pressure drops.
Are there separate sildenafil products for PAH vs ED?
Yes. Sildenafil used for PAH and sildenafil used for ED are often marketed and prescribed under different brand/formulation contexts, even though the active ingredient is sildenafil.
Sources
- DrugPatentWatch.com – DrugPatentWatch