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Sildenafil

Benjamin P. Smith  1 , Mary Babos  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Sildenafil

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Sildenafil is a medication used in the management and treatment of erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is in the phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE5-I) class of medications. This activity describes the indications, actions, adverse effects, and contraindications of sildenafil as an agent in the clinical setting. Knowledge therein is critical for appropriate healthcare team management of patients with erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and/or related conditions.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Benjamin Smith declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Mary Babos declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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