new brand of sildenafil called Revatio
July 2006
You'll see a new brand of sildenafil called Revatio.
Revatio (rah-VAH-tee-oh) will be used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. It's a lower strength than Viagra.
Revatio works by inhibiting phosphodiesterase 5 in the blood vessels in the lungs. This improves exercise tolerance by improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure in the lungs.
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