Viagra - Viagra is a medication for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and erectile dysfunction. It is also known as Generic Viagra, Revatio, Sildenafil citrate or under other trademark name. Developed and marketed by Phizer (world's largest pharmaceutical company), this drug is intended for obstructing phosphodiesterase 5 ferment, that brings extra blood flow into penis. Since 1998, the year when sildenafil became available, it is the most effective medicine curing erectile dysfunction. Vardenafil (Levitra) and Tadanafil (Cialis) are the main competitors of Viagra on the market.
Cialis - Cialis, also known as Tadanafil, is a medicine developed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Initially ICOS - a biotechnology company - discovered and marketed it. Later on, after amalgamation of "Eli Lilly and Company" and ICOS Corporation into Lilly ICOS, this drug got a new brand name - Cialis. These are pills taken orally in different dosages depending on the stage of the disease. They are almond-shaped, yellow and film-coated and go in 5, 10 and 20 mg dosages.
In December 2003, tadalafil was approved by the FDA as Cialis and now it is the prescription medication for treating ED. It goes after Viagra and Levitra. People usually call Cialis "The Weekend Pill" as its effectiveness lasts up to 36 hours. It is recommended to be taken when "needed" the same as Viagra (sildenafil) and Levitra (vardenafil). But Ciallis differs from the last ones by the possibility to be takes as a daily medicine.
Levitra - Vardenafil (INN), the medication sold under Levitra trade name, is a PDE5 inhibitor used to cure erectile dysfunction (impotence).
Indications and contra-indications of Vardenafil are similar to other PDE5 inhibitors. Functionally it resembles Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil). Though structurally a molecule of Vardenafil differs by its nitrogen atom's position and methyl group. Vardenafil takes effect rather fast and can be compared by this function with Sildenafil.
Soma - Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxer with an active meprobamate component. It is marketed under the trade name Soma in USA and under trade names Carisoma and Sanoma in UK and other countries. Carisoprodol is very effective against different types of pain, muscle spasm or others, because one of the basic component of Carisoprodol is opioid analgesics. It can be taken whether solely or together with aspirin; also it is available as a mixture with caffeine and codeine as well (Soma Compound With Codeine).
Tramadol - Tramadol is a medicine used as a pain reliever. It was developed by Grunenthal GmbH - the German pharmaceutical company - in 1970s. It is a synthetic substance that is why it affects not only the m-opioid receptor but serotonergic and noradrenergic systems either.
Propecia - Finasteride is an inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase ferment that acts by way of converting testosterone into more active dihydrotestosterone (DHT). In low dosages it treats prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and in high ones it treats prostate cancer. In May 2008 the study showed that finasteride lessens the percentage of prostate cancer by 30%. In order to minimize the risk of BPH symptomatic progression, Finasteride is recommended in combination with doxazosin medical treatment. This drug is also used by men of many countries for treating male-pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia).
Xenical - Orlistat or tetrahydrolipstatin is a medication for treating fatness. It is marked under the brand name Xenical. It prevents the suction of fats from food and as a result it reduces the excessive intake of calories. Xenical is intended to be used in combination with calorie reduced diet under physician supervision.
Acomplia - Rimonabant is a drug for treating obesity. This anorectic medication is also called as Cannabinoid-1 Receptor Blockers (CB1). Its prime effect lies in reducing the appetite.
