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Viagra on clinical trials for hypertension

Friday, December 23, 2005

Viagra, the popular erectile dysfunction drug of Pfizer may soon prove to be an equally effective medicine for the treatment of more indications. Clinical trials carried out by the company have shown that Viagra (sidenafil citrate) is very effective in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. While the global trials confirming the ability of the drug to treat hypertension are nearing completion, trials are also going on in India on the new indication.

The signals emerging from the clinical trials of Viagra are very positive. According to Dr Peter Ellis, executive director, Pfizer UK, Viagra is being tested for half a dozen other indications including hypertension. Right now the trials are in various stages and have shown good response in several cases. Pfizer is currently undertaking 34 clinical trials in India of which 24 are part of global trials, thereby showing its serious plans for India.

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