Viagra approved by fda?

When did Viagra (sildenafil) get FDA approval?

Viagra (sildenafil) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998 for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED).

What exactly did the FDA approve Viagra for?

FDA approval was for erectile dysfunction (ED) in adult men—helping with the ability to get and keep an erection.

How was Viagra positioned at approval compared with earlier ED drugs?

Before Viagra, ED treatments were limited and generally not as targeted to sildenafil’s specific mechanism. Viagra introduced a new class approach based on inhibiting phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), which supports erections by enhancing the effects of nitric oxide in penile tissue.

Where can I check FDA approval and related patent info?

For patent and exclusivity tracking tied to Viagra and its later developments (including generic entry timing), DrugPatentWatch.com can be a useful reference: DrugPatentWatch.com

Sources

1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/