Abstract
Sildenafil (Viagra) has been developed as a drug to treat male impotence. It has also been used to reduce symptoms (e.g. improved exercise capacity) in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. A case of subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) following the illicit use of sildenafil is reported.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / administration & dosage
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Calcium Channel Blockers / administration & dosage
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Calcium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Naproxen / administration & dosage
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Naproxen / therapeutic use
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Nimodipine / administration & dosage
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Nimodipine / therapeutic use*
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Piperazines / adverse effects*
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Purines / adverse effects
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Radiography
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Sildenafil Citrate
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / chemically induced*
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / drug therapy*
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Substance-Related Disorders
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Sulfones / adverse effects*
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Vasodilator Agents / adverse effects*
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Piperazines
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Purines
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Sulfones
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Vasodilator Agents
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Nimodipine
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Naproxen
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Sildenafil Citrate