Viagra could be a cheap and safe treatment for incurable lung disease

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Viagra could be a cheap and safe treatment for incurable lung disease
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It seems Viagra can do more than treat male erectile dysfunction.

addressing the question recommended against the use of sildenafil in IPF due to a lack of data.

However, recently a drug that acts similarly to sildenafil showed promise in patients with combined interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension. TheThis further demonstrates the potential promise of drugs like sildenafil or similar vasodilation mechanisms in managing IPF.For conditions like PAH or IPF that are incurable, re-purposing drugs like sildenafil has merit. For one thing, it is very expensive to develop new drugs.

For example, sildenafil is known to cause low blood pressure and should be avoided in people with conditions making them susceptible to hypotension or taking specific anti-high blood pressure medications. Other common side effects include flushing, headaches, and vision changes, among others. While sildenafil may not be the magic pill for all lung diseases, it’s clear that it has promising uses that go beyond erectile dysfunction.

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