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Viapro
Viapro is an over the counter medication developed to treat symptoms of erectile dysfunction and improve sexual potentcy. Most retail outlets ceased sales of the drug in March of 2008, but it is still widely available through many online retailers.
On July 23, 2008, EG Labs, the manufacturer of the Viapro capsules, announced that it was conducting a voluntary recall of all lots of Viapro in 375mg capsules. This statement came after the company was informed by the Food and Drug Administration that a laboratory analysis of the supplement contained a potentially harmful chemical not listed in the chemical makeup.
The ingredient, thio-methisosildenafil, is a compound closely associated with sildenafil, the active chemical in Viagra. However, the interactions of this compound with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycericn) could be potentially harmful to certain patients, causing severe drops in blood pressure.
The interaction between Viapro and other medications could pose risks to patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease, as these patients could be on a regimen of drugs that contains nitrates.
The FDA advises consumers to immediately stop taking any Viapro medication they may have. Viapro capsules were sold in retail outlets nationwide and were packaged into 2-capsule blister, 1 capsule blister and 10 capsule bottles. Customers who have this product in their possession should stop using it immediately and contact their physician if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking this product.
Fast Facts
| Name: | Viapro |
| Generic: | Viapro |
| Manufacturer: | EG Labs, LLC |
| Date approved: | Unavailable |
| Status: | Complete Recall |
| Approved uses: | Over the Counter treatment of Erectile Dysfunction, enhancement of sexual performance |
| Off-Label uses: | N/A |
| Side effects: | Potentially harmful interactions with prescription medicines, extreme drop in blood pressure |
| Related topics: | Unsafe Drugs |
