Medicines under sexual health are used to treat many sexual health conditions including sexual dysfunction, sexually transmitted disease, erectile dysfunction, venereal diseases (VD), genital herpes, fungal infections or any other infection in genitals. There are several drugs and medicines for various problems or diseases related to sexual health. Some of the medicines are discussed below:
Sildenafil Citrate is a medicine in tablet for used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. It can help men who have erectile dysfunction get and sustain an erection when they are sexually excited. One does not get an erection just by taking this medicine. Sildenafil Citrate helps a man with erectile dysfunction get an erection only when he is sexually excited. Under normal circumstances, when a man is sexually stimulated, the penis fills up with blood. When erectile dysfunction occurs, enough blood does not flow to cause an erection. Sildenafil citrate, relaxes the penile blood vessels when a man is sexually stimulated. This allows blood flow into the penis, resulting in an erection. The erection subsides after sex, just as it is supposed to in normal conditions. Please understand that this medicine is not a hormone or aphrodisiac, it works only when a man is sexually stimulated.
Fluconazole (Popular brand - Diflucan) is an azole antifungal medication used to prevent and treat a variety of fungal and yeast infections. Fluconazole is indicated for the treatment of Vaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infections due to Candida), urinary tract infections, and other conditions.
Famciclovir (Popular brand - Famvir) used for treating herpes zoster infection and also for treating recurring infections in Hiv Patients and weakened immune system to treat recurring cold sores.
Griseofulvin (Popular brand - Fulvicin) is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat fungal infections of genitals, skin, hair, and nails such as jock itch, athlete's foot, and barber's itch. Griseofulvin may also be used for purposes other than mentioned above.
Terbinafine (Popular brand - Lamisil) is used to treat certain types of fungal infections. It works by stopping the growth of fungus. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as antifungals.
Estradiol is (Popular brand - Vagifem) Vaginal Tablets women’s sexual health used to treat burning, itching or dryness in or around the vaginal area in patients who are post menopausal or who are diagnosed with an estrogen deficiency. Estradiol vaginal tablet works by increasing the moisture level in the vaginal area and offers relief from vaginal discomfort.
Acyclovir (Popular brand - Zovirax) is an antiviral used to treat genital herpes, herpes infections of the skin, and oral herpes (i.e., cold sores). It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
