Aildenafil (methisosildenafil) is a synthetic
drug
A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed. Drugs are typically distinguished from food and substances that provide nutritional support. Consumption of drugs can be via insuffla ...
that is a
structural analog of
sildenafil
Sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, among others, is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is unclear if it is effective for treating sexual dysfunction in women. It is taken by ...
(Viagra). It was first reported in 2003, and it is not approved by any health regulation agency. Like sildenafil, aildenafil is a
phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor.
Aildenafil has been found as an
adulterant in a variety of supplements which are sold as "natural" or "herbal" sexual enhancement products. The
United States Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers that any sexual enhancement product that claims to work as well as prescription products is likely to contain such a contaminant.
Hidden Risks of Erectile Dysfunction "Treatments" Sold Online
United States Food and Drug Administration, February 21, 2009
See also
* Acetildenafil
Acetildenafil (hongdenafil) is a synthetic drug which acts as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. It is an analog of sildenafil (Viagra) which has been detected in numerous different brands of supposedly "herbal" aphrodisiac products sold to boost l ...
* Nitrosoprodenafil
* Sulfoaildenafil
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{{Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Designer drugs
PDE5 inhibitors
Sulfonamides