Sildenafil citrate
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The active ingredient in Viagra. It blocks the breakdown of cyclic guanosine monophosphate, a chemical necessary for an erection.
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Cyclic guanosine monophosphateA chemical in the body that widens blood vessels in the penis. This increases blood flow to the penis, causing an erection.
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