Description
Cenforce (Sildenafil) 120 mg
Cenforce 120 mg is identified by its supplied name as a sildenafil-containing tablet product. Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor used for erectile dysfunction in adult men. Because trade names can vary by market, the active ingredient is the key verified identity element here.
Active Ingredient and Medicine Class
Active ingredient: sildenafil.
Medicine class: phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor.
Sildenafil is a prescription medicine in established regulatory products for erectile dysfunction. It is also the active ingredient in well-known branded and generic sildenafil products.
Established Medical Uses
Verified regulatory sources describe sildenafil as indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in adult men. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.
How It Works
Sildenafil inhibits PDE5, an enzyme involved in the breakdown of cyclic GMP in penile smooth muscle. By preserving cyclic GMP activity during sexual stimulation, it helps increase blood flow to the penis and supports erection. It does not produce an erection by itself without sexual stimulation.
Important Safety Information
Sildenafil must not be used with nitrates or nitric oxide donors because of the risk of a marked fall in blood pressure. It is also contraindicated with riociguat. Regulatory sources also warn about additive blood-pressure lowering with alpha-blockers and some antihypertensive medicines.
Important precautions include cardiovascular disease where sexual activity may be inadvisable, a history of recent stroke or myocardial infarction in some product labels, severe liver impairment, low blood pressure, hereditary retinal disorders, penile anatomical deformity, and conditions that may predispose to priapism.
Possible Side Effects
Common adverse effects reported with sildenafil include headache, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, dizziness and visual disturbance. More serious but uncommon reactions include priapism, sudden vision loss related to NAION, sudden hearing loss, and symptomatic hypotension.
Scientific Evidence
Peer-reviewed reviews and meta-analyses show that sildenafil improves erectile function and successful intercourse outcomes versus placebo in men with erectile dysfunction. Evidence syntheses also show that adverse effects are usually mild to moderate, with serious events uncommon in trials, although post-marketing reports highlight the need for caution in higher-risk patients.
Medical Information Notice
This educational summary is based on sources available at the time of review and does not replace the official patient leaflet, prescribing information, or assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.
Medical Sources
- DailyMed / FDA: VIAGRA (sildenafil citrate) tablets, prescribing information
- DailyMed / FDA: VIAGRA (sildenafil citrate) tablets, prescribing information
- Salonia A, et al. “Sildenafil in erectile dysfunction: a critical review.” Current Medical Research and Opinion (2003). PubMed
