Evolution of Generic Viagra - from Serendipity to Miracle Drug

Discovery of Viagra

Discovery of Viagra in the form of sildenafil citrate is being counted as one of the top ten accidental discoveries of this century. In the year 1992, Merthyr Tydfil, welsh village had a group of researchers who were working on a drug that would treat angina symptoms. This drug, sildenafil citrate was believed to be useful for people who were suffering from cardiovascular disorder. To test the efficacy, a few subjects were administered with this drug. These subjects reported that they suffered from untimely and unwanted erection.

The mention of the untimely erection gave the researchers food for thought as they started to evaluate the scope and efficacy of this drug for men who needed/wanted an erection. Setting up a perfect example of serendipity, sildenafil citrate was given to subjects who were suffering from erectile dysfunction. This test marked a milestone in the history of medical and pharmaceutical field as sildenafil evolved and was introduced to the world in the form of VIAGRA. Millions of men rejoiced as now, erectile dysfunction ceased to be listed as 'untreatable' disorder and they knew that with coming of Viagra, they were guaranteed a stiff and hard erection. Viagra was introduced in the market and medical fraternities, worldwide rejoiced as now they had sure shot treatment that worked for their patients.

Sildenafil citrate as a vasodilator

The key ingredient of Viagra was sildenfil citrate, which was a vasodilator. Its functionality was simple, as it increased the flow of blood to the pelvic region by opening channels that could relax the muscles of the male reproductive organ. Medically, it was known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE) inhibitor and it helped increase the flow of blood through the vessels that were supplying the corpus cavernosum of the penile organ, helping it get a strong and hard erection. The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic actions of Viagra were studied and it was found that the drug could cause an erection, 30 minutes after its intake and the effect lasted for 4 to 6 hours. Post this, the liver and kidney acted on it and excreted it out of the body. However, researchers realized that this drug could not be taken as regular diabetics and anti-hypertension pills that were taken on a daily basis. Viagra was to be taken only when the couple wanted to copulate and could not be repeated for the next 24 hours. On repetition, Viagra could have adverse effects.

Arrival of the Generic Viagra- cheap, safe and effective

Viagra gave millions of men a new lease in life. Despite that, a major section of men were deprived of their treatments as they could not afford to buy the brand. For them, the wait for treatment of erectile dysfunction refused to get over. In due time, generic Viagra arrived. This marked the second milestone in the treatment of impotency. Men who were weary of the expensive Viagra took to the reasonable and cheap price of generic Viagra, very warmly. Doctors were also relieved, as they could now prescribe this drug to their patients without worrying about the cost. Generic Viagra in its own way, helped millions of men have a comfortable and fulfilling time in bed.

Generic Viagra -perfect for ED patients and pharmaceutical companies

The market for erectile dysfunction was worth billions and with only Viagra being in the picture, it could not be tapped to its full ability due to its high pricing. However, with coming of generic Viagra, pharmaceutical companies started raking in millions. Almost everyone started benefitting with Generic Viagra. The patients enjoyed not only the reasonable pricing, but also the fact that generic Viagra was safe and effective. This erectile dysfunction drug was approved by the FDA (by the country of their manufacture) and also companies that produced them were abiding by the good manufacturing practices (GMP) certification. Both the factors together, helped patients trust this drug. The rumor that generic drugs were spurious, ineffective and harmful was done away with as more and more people started enjoying the benefits of generic Viagra. On the other hands, pharmaceutical companies were spared the cost of conducting a research, marketing the drug and having a post marketing surveillance. As the key ingredient and its composition was already tried and tested, all that these companies had to do was make drugs using the same composition and ingredients, packaging it once again and selling them. Their MRP also decreased and they could approach and use an untapped market. Generic Viagra alone changed the fortune of various drug companies.

Dose and administration of generic Viagra

Generic Viagra was similar to the brand Viagra in its mode of administration. This eased the task of the physicians and the patients alike as all that they had to do was follow the guidelines of the brand Viagra while consuming generic Viagra. From the Dos and the Don'ts to the doses to be taken, everything was simplified. Generic Viagra in the forms Kamagra, Silagra. Suhagra, Edegra and Zenegra was here to stay.

Generic Viagra online- reasonable and accessible around the globe

Irrespective of the fact that erectile dysfunction is a medical condition and should be treated in the same manner as other ailments; it was still looked down upon. Men refused to acknowledge that they were sufferings from impotency and due to that, did not seek a medical treatment for the same. Those who did got hot under the collar when they had to go to purchase these drugs from a brick and wall pharmacy. Such men took to purchasing generic Viagra online. Currently there are thousands of online pharmacies that are catering to men across the globe. Shopping online helped to break the regional barriers and men sitting in any nook and corner of the world were able to reach out to generic Viagra and get a safe and effective treatment for erectile dysfunction. Purchasing generic Viagra online gave the men, the much needed privacy, the luxury of having the goods delivered at home and the heavy discounts that these web sites offered. Men realized that the already cheap generic Viagra became even cheaper, if bought online as the pharmaceutical companies were offering fabulous discounts. In fact, the boom in the e-commerce industry helped the pharmaceutical companies increase their yearly turnovers.