Cenforce 50 mg

About brand  name of the drug

Cenforce 50mg (Sildenafil) is a brand manufactured by Gujarat based Indian company named Centurion Laboratories Ltd. They are available in the form of oral pills or tablets. It is generally used by men facing the problem of Erectile Dysfunction(ED). ED is the inability to sustain a satisfactory erection to complete intercourse. It is the preferred drug of choice to treat the problem of impotence and sexual inability in men.

About the drug 

The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient present in Cenforce 50mg is Sildenafil citrate. Sildenafil citrate is a salt form of Sildenafil with therapeutic properties. Cenforce is available in variable number of strengths like 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 130mg, 150mg and 200mg. The drug is easily available in all the medical stores, drug and chemist stores. It can also be purchased online on various e-pharmacies.

There are few brands available in the USA market which are equivalent to Cenforce 50mg (Sildenafil)

• Viagra 
• Caverta 

About salt of the drug

Sildenafil citrate is a PDE5 Inhibitor (phosphodiesterase). It relaxes the 

blood vessels of smooth muscles of certain parts of the body. As a result, blood flow to such parts are enhanced. It acts as a potent agent for prolonged penile erection due to its dilation property. Sildenafil citrate is used to treat various conditions like:

• Erectile Dysfunction
• Enhancement of sexual performance
• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension 

Medical Uses of the drug

Cenforce 50mg is used for the treatment of the following medical conditions:

• Erectile Dysfunction
• Enhancement of sexual performance 

Working of a drug 

Cenforce 50mg contains Sildenafil citrate which is a PDE5 inhibitor. PDE-5 is responsible for the breakdown of cGMP produced as a response to sexual stimulation. Sildenafil citrate increases the level of cGMP thus increasing the blood flow in the penile region. The ability of the penis to maintain its erection is increased. Thus, the prolonged time of erection of the penis eventually leads to better sexual performance and satisfactory sexual experience. 

Side effects 

The drug generally does not show any marked or severe side effects. However, it may differ from person to person. The common side effects that can be observed during the medication may be as follows:

• Indigestion
• Headache
• Allergies like trouble in breathing or swelling of your throat or tongue
• Diarrhea
• Nasal Congestion or Stuffed nose

Immediately consult to a physician in case you have these symptoms.

How to use 

Cenforce 50mg must be taken only after consultation with a registered medical practitioner. The instructions that are given by the doctor must be followed. While taking the drug some instructions should be kept in mind like:

• It shall be taken 30 to 60 minutes before you decide to intercourse
• Take only one tablet in a day. Even if you missed the dose do not take more than one tablet in a day.
• The drug is generally used for males
• It should be taken orally to enhance sexual activity. The dose can be increased if the desired and satisfactory result is not achieved with the standard dose.
• It can be taken with or without the intake of food

It should be stored in a cool and dry place, away from the reach of the children.

Drugs that are known to interact with this medicine

Drug interactions are very common when two or more drugs are taken together. Some potent drugs that can cause interaction with Cenforce 50mg (Sildenafil citrate) are -

• Protease inhibitors for the treatment of HIV
• Erythromycin
• Cimetidine
• Alpha-blockers
• Nitrate therapy in hypertensive patients
• Amlodipine 
• Ritonavir
• Certain antifungals like ketoconazole and itraconazole
• Blood thinners like warfarin
• Medication for seizures like phenobarbital, phenytoin, etc

When to avoid taking the drug

Cenforce 50mg (Sildenafil citrate) should be avoided in patients who have pre-existing cardiovascular disease. Patients who have suffered from myocardial infarction, stroke or arrhythmia in the last 6-8 months should avoid using Cenforce.

Things to avoid when using the drug

While taking Cenforce, consumption of certain things should be avoided like 

• Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol during medication with cenforce can cause unwanted side effects like dizziness and fainting
• Grapefruit: Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice can affect the working of cenforce in your body

General Information

• Keep the medicine away from the possible reach of the children
• It should be used by only men above the age of 18
• People below 18 years of age should avoid using the drug
• It should not be taken with any other medicine which causes an erection
• If a person experiences a prolonged and painful erection for 4 hours or more, he should immediately consult the physician in order to prevent serious damage to the penis.
• It is for enhancement of sexual performance only, it does not provide any kind of protection from sexually transmitted diseases.

Precautions:

• Pregnancy – Cenforce is generally not used in women but in case of pregnancy it can be used only after discussing with the doctor
• Lactation – Cenforce can pass into breast milk so it is advisable not to use while breastfeeding
• Old age – It should be avoided in older people as their kidney, liver or heart can take more time to process the drug which can lead to side effects
• Alcohol – Avoid the intake of alcohol as it can lead to enhanced dizziness
• Marijuana – Marijuana when taken along with Cenforce can cause severe dizziness
• Driving or using machinery – It is advisable not to perform any task that needs your senses to be alert like driving or handling any machine

Storage

Cenforce 50mg (Sildenafil citrate) should be stored at room temperature which is generally ranging between 20 to 25-degree centigrade.

• It should be protected from direct heat and sunlight. 
• It should be kept in a dry place to avoid contact with moisture
• Do not freeze the drug unless asked to do so. 
• Keep at a height so the children cannot reach to the drug.

General FAQs regarding the drug

Is Cenforce 50mg really effective?

Ans: For a large number of male populations it has found to be effective. The starting dose of 50mg helped around 74% of men to retain a firm erection for successful sexual intercourse.

Is Cenforce 50mg can be purchased with the help of prescription-only?

Ans: The 50mg dosage can be purchased as an over the counter drug but for lower and higher doses like 25 mg and 100 mg respectively, a prescription is necessary. In USA, Cenforce can only be bought with the help of prescription as the doctor needs to check the suitability of the patient to the drug.

How long does the effect of Cenforce 50mg last?

Ans: The usual effect lasts up to 4 hours after which it begins to fade slowly.

Is there spontaneous interaction after 30 to 60 minutes?

Ans: NO, cenforce does not work like that it works with natural stimulation. If there is no sexual stimulation, no erection will occur.

Does Cenforce has any effect on orgasms?

Ans: NO, Cenforce does not has any effect orgasms.

Does the use of Cenforce results in increased libido or sex drive?

Ans: NO, Cenforce has no effect on libido or sex drive. Psychological tests have been done which reveals that there is no increase or decrease in the libido of a person.