Eriacta 100 mg is a medication primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction. Its active ingredient is sildenafil citrate, which is the same active component found in Viagra. The physiological processes influenced by Eriacta include:
Nitric Oxide Pathway: Sildenafil works by enhancing the effects of nitric oxide (NO), a molecule that relaxes and dilates blood vessels. This process increases blood flow to specific areas of the body.
Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5) Inhibition: Eriacta 100mg inhibits the enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). PDE5 breaks down cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), which is responsible for relaxing smooth muscle and dilating blood vessels. By inhibiting PDE5, sildenafil helps maintain higher levels of cGMP, thereby promoting sustained relaxation of smooth muscles and increased blood flow to the penis.
Increased Blood Flow: The enhanced relaxation of blood vessels and increased blood flow lead to improved erectile function. When sexually aroused, this improved blood flow helps achieve and maintain an erection.
Sexual Function and Response: By improving the physiological processes that facilitate erections, sildenafil indirectly supports sexual function and response.
Sildenafil does not increase sexual desire or arousal directly; it primarily works by addressing the physiological mechanism behind erectile dysfunction.