Description
Kamagra jelly (Sildenafil) 100 mg
Kamagra jelly 100 mg is identified by the product name as a sildenafil oral jelly formulation. Sildenafil is a prescription phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor used for erectile dysfunction. The trade name “Kamagra jelly” itself is not an officially verified regulatory product name in the sources reviewed, so the information below is based on the verified active ingredient, sildenafil.
Active Ingredient and Medicine Class
The verified active ingredient is sildenafil, a PDE5 inhibitor. This class of medicine increases blood flow in response to sexual stimulation by enhancing smooth-muscle relaxation in the penis.
Established Medical Uses
Sildenafil is established for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in adult men. Regulatory labeling describes it as a medicine used to help achieve and maintain an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. It is not an aphrodisiac and does not cause an erection by itself.
How It Works
Sildenafil works by inhibiting phosphodiesterase type 5, an enzyme that normally breaks down cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). By preserving cGMP, it helps relax smooth muscle and improves blood flow to erectile tissue during sexual stimulation.
Important Safety Information
Sildenafil must not be used with nitrates or other nitric oxide donors because the combination can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure. It is also contraindicated in people with known hypersensitivity to sildenafil or any component of the product.
Prescribers are advised to consider cardiovascular status carefully, because sexual activity itself can place strain on the heart. Caution is also needed with medicines that strongly inhibit CYP3A4, such as ritonavir, because they can raise sildenafil exposure. Combined use with certain blood-pressure-lowering medicines, including alpha-blockers, may increase the risk of hypotension.
Possible Side Effects
Common adverse effects include headache, flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, abnormal vision, back pain, myalgia and nausea. More serious reactions can include marked hypotension, prolonged erection, sudden loss of vision, sudden hearing decrease or loss, and allergic reactions.
Scientific Evidence
Peer-reviewed reviews and meta-analyses in PubMed show that sildenafil improves erectile function and the likelihood of successful intercourse compared with placebo in men with erectile dysfunction. The published evidence also describes a generally acceptable tolerability profile, with most side effects being mild to moderate and transient.
Medical Information Notice
This page is an educational summary based on sources available at the time of review and does not replace the official patient leaflet or assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.
Medical Sources
- DailyMed, Sildenafil Tablets, prescribing information
- FDA, VIAGRA (sildenafil citrate) tablets, prescribing information
- Langtry HD, Markham A. Sildenafil: a review of its use in erectile dysfunction. Drugs. 1999.
