Sildenafil Actavis 100 Mg

SILDENAFIL ACTAVIS

What Is This Drug?

Sildenafil Actavis is given to male patients who face the problem of erectile dysfunction; the incapability of maintaining the erectile penis for satisfactory sexual performance.Classification And Mechanism Of Action:

It belongs to the group of medicines called PDEF5 (phosphodiesterase type 5) inhibitors. It works by relaxing the vessels in the penis to allow maximum blood flow in the penis, providing a suitable erection, desirable for sexual activity.The medicine is used to give rock hardness to the penis when the man is sexually stimulated.

Looking After Your Drug:

• Make sure to read the label clearly and also check the expiry date of medicine.
• Keep it out of reach of children.

How To Take The Medication:

• Do not take this medicine with meals as it delays the onset of activity. The research has clearly indicated that taking the medication in fasting helps achieve the activity state quicker.
• Medicine should be taken one hour before the sexual activity.
• Remember the medicine should be administrated orally.
• You should only use this medicine when prescribed by a registered physician.

Dosage:

• The maximum dosage is 100mg/ day.
• The minimum dosage is 25mg/day. Usually, 50mg/day is recommended.
• Dosages are recommended on the basis of tolerability.

Overdose:

In case of overdose contact the emergency room or a hospital immediately.

Missed Dose:

Try not to miss a dose, but in case you missed a dose, then skip it, if it is time for the next dose.

Warnings And Precautions:

Before the pharmacological treatment is considered, it is important to have a look at the medical history of the patient. Moreover, a proper physical examination should also be conducted.

Possible Side Effects:

• Effects on vision, altered vision, vision blurred
• Effect on bleeding
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Flushing
• Dyspepsia
• Nasal congestion
• Nausea
• Cyanopsia
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
• Sore throat
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Numbness of arm or leg

When The Drug Shouldn’t Be Used:

• Do not use this drug if you are taking nitrates because the combination may lead to a serious fall in the blood pressure.
• If you are allergic to Sildenafil or any other ingredient present in this medicine
• This medicine is specifically for men, so women should not take this medicine at any case.
• If you are suffering from severe liver or heart problem

How Long You Should Take The Drug:

Take this medicine as long as prescribed by the doctor.