The active ingredient in Begma 100 mg Tablet is Sildenafil Citrate, one of the most extensively studied and widely prescribed medications for erectile dysfunction.
- Drug Class: Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor
- FDA Approval: Sildenafil was first approved by the U.S. FDA in 1998
- Discovery Background: Originally researched by scientists at Pfizer for treating angina, Sildenafil was later found to significantly improve erectile function
- Chemical Formula: C22H30N6O4S
- Molecular Weight: 474.58 g/mol
Sildenafil works by targeting vascular mechanisms and is also used in other medical conditions such as:
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High-altitude sildenafil-based pulmonary edema
- Raynaud's phenomenon
Available strengths of Sildenafil-based medications typically include 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg. Begma 100 mg represents a higher-strength option, usually prescribed based on individual response and medical condition.
The most commonly prescribed starting dose is 50 mg, but it may be increased to 100 mg or decreased depending on tolerability and effectiveness. Dose adjustments are made by a healthcare professional.
