Description
Cenforce (Sildenafil) 100 mg
Cenforce 100 mg is identified by the supplied product name as a sildenafil tablet. Sildenafil is a prescription phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor used for erectile dysfunction. Because trade names can vary by market, this description is based on the verified active ingredient, sildenafil, rather than the brand name alone.
Active Ingredient and Medicine Class
The active ingredient is sildenafil, usually supplied as sildenafil citrate. It belongs to the PDE5 inhibitor class. Medicines in this class act on the enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5, which helps regulate blood flow in the penis.
Established Medical Uses
Sildenafil is established for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in adult men. Regulatory and prescribing sources also describe its use in pulmonary arterial hypertension under different formulations and strengths, but the supplied product description here identifies a 100 mg tablet for erectile dysfunction.
How It Works
Sildenafil inhibits PDE5, which increases the effects of cyclic GMP in penile tissue during sexual stimulation. This promotes relaxation of smooth muscle and improves blood flow, helping support an erection in response to sexual arousal. It does not create an erection by itself.
Important Safety Information
Sildenafil must not be used with nitrates because the combination can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure. It is also contraindicated with riociguat. Caution is needed in people with significant cardiovascular disease, low blood pressure, recent stroke or heart attack, severe liver impairment, certain eye disorders, and when used with alpha-blockers or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, which may increase exposure to sildenafil.
Possible Side Effects
Common adverse effects include headache, flushing, indigestion or dyspepsia, nasal congestion, dizziness, and visual disturbance. More serious reactions can include marked hypotension, priapism, sudden hearing loss, and rare serious eye events.
Scientific Evidence
Randomised trials and systematic reviews show that sildenafil improves erectile function and the likelihood of successful intercourse compared with placebo in men with erectile dysfunction. Review evidence also supports a generally acceptable safety profile, with most adverse effects being mild to moderate and transient.
Medical Information Notice
This summary is provided for educational purposes only and reflects sources available at the time of review. It does not replace the official patient leaflet, prescribing information, or assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.
Medical Sources
- DailyMed — Sildenafil Tablets, full prescribing information
- European Medicines Agency — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use: Summary of positive opinion, Sildenafil Actavis
- Langtry HD, Markham A et al. — “Sildenafil: a review of its use in erectile dysfunction.” Drugs (1999). PubMed
