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sildenafil

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sil·den·a·fil  (sl-dn-fl)
n.
A drug, C22H30N6O4S, used to treat sexual dysfunction by increasing the level of cyclic GMP, which increases blood flow to erectile tissues.
[Perhaps alteration of s(ulfon)yl + (pyrimi)dine + ph(en)yl.]
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Noun1.sildenafil - virility drug (trade name Viagra) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men
sildenafil citrate, Viagra
anti-impotence drug, virility drug - drug to treat impotence attributable to erectile dysfunction
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The researchers hypothesized that sildenafil may help cardiac performance by directly improving the squeeze of the heart muscle and by allowing for better filling of the heart.
Erectile dysfunction drug 'improves heart function in kids' by Asian News International
Sildenafil Citrate is a prudent capsule for the handling of male erectile dysfunction, often called impotence (which is the incapacity to attain an erection).
Sildenafil Citrate- A Solution to Male Erectile Dysfunction by Tariq Ghazi / Health, general community
Angina patients unexpectedly experienced erections while being treated with sildenafil to lower their blood pressure, and so it was marketed to treat erectile dysfunction.
Canadian court quashes bid for generic Viagra by AFP / AFP American Edition
 
 
 
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