Archive for the ‘Pharmacology & Pharmacy’ Category

Which Food Should Not Be Mixed with Drugs?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Viagra should not be taken with grapefruit juice. It might lead to being taken to a resuscitation department! It would seem that this juice should improve liver functioning. It provides a high dose of vitamin C. But at the same time grapefruit juice inhibits breakdown of Viagra which therefore accumulates in the body. Here comes the “overdose”!

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In Mexico Viagra is distributed free of charge

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

In Mexico, men at the age of 70 and older receive free Viagra and other remedies for impotence.

Marcelo Ebrard, the mayor of the city, provides an explanation: “sexuality is directly related to the quality of life and happiness.”

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Viagra helps women deal with sexual dysfunction

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

The latest research shows that “Viagra” appeared to be an effective remedy for sexual dysfunction in women.

Sexual dysfunction - is a wide-known side-effect of antidepressants. Nevertheless, the most effective drugs for men are not approved to women, - say the authors of the research in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Viagra helped women who ate antidepressants

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

A well-known drug – sildenafile (“Viagra”) –  which is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction can help some women. American researchers found out that regular taking this drug favours the normalization of sexual function among women who eat antidepressants.

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Athletes can be prohibited from using “Viagra”

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) – is an independent agency working towards eradicating the improper use of drugs in sport. It officially confirmed the fact that it can put “Viagra” on the list of the drugs that are not allowed to the competitors of the international competitions.

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