Specification | |
US Brand Name | Caverta |
Strength | 50mg |
Generic Name | Sildenafil Citrate |
Manufacturer | Ranbaxy |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
This drug has generic name Sildenafil Citrate, which is used to
treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. It works by relaxing the muscles
and increases blood flow to specific areas of body. This drug is also used to
treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improves the exercise capability in
both men and women. Sildenafil Citrate is available in the form of tablets,
chewable tablets, effervescent tablets or oral jelly.
It is sold under various trade names including Viagra, Caverta
(Ranbaxy), Lovegra, Womengra (Scilla Biotechnologies), Kamagra Gold (Ajanta),
Penegra (Zydus Alidac), Silagra (Cipla) and Suhagra (Cipla). Beside above
treatment solution, it is prescribed for other purposes which are not listed
here.
How it works?
Sildenafil Citrate is a phosphodiesterase 5 enzyme
inhibitor. It has the ability to stops the activity of this enzyme and improves
the blood flow to the penis which makes it firm and erect. Erection can be
easily achieved by using Sildenafil.
Important Information
about Caverta
You should avoid the use of this drug if you are allergic to it
and any other ingredients present in it. Also avoid this drug, if you are
pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to breast feed, have heart disease or any
other cardiac problems, have diabetes problems, have thyroid defects, have
kidney problems, have severe bladder infection.
Dosage information
You should take the drug exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not change the dosage, start, or stop using the drug without doctor’s
permission. Always complete the medication course. Do not break the tablet into
parts; swallow the tablet with one glass full of water. This drug should be
combined with well balanced calorie controlled diet (rich in fruits and
vegetables). Effervescent tablets are needed to be placed in water as they are
manufactured in such a way to break when come in contact with water or any
liquid. Chewable forms are not to be taken with water. Take the tablet at same
time on each day so as to avoid the chances of missing a dose. This should
become a habit for you until your doctor recommends you to stop take this drug.
Make sure to keep an interval of atleast24 hours before you take another dose.
Always store this medicine in a cool and dry place.
What if you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Sildenafil Citrate, take the drug as soon
as possible. Be aware to skip the dose if the next dose time is close. But if
it is less than 1 hour of the meal, then go and take it. Taking multiple dose
of Sildenafil Citrate can lead to excessive medicine in your body which might
cause critical conditions.
What if you overdose
In case of overdose, get emergency medical help or call your
doctor immediately.
Side effects
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the
following side effects: dizziness, nausea, pain, numbness, or tingling in
chest, arms, neck, or jaw, short your sexual activity, painful erection or a
prolonged erection that persists for more than 4 hours, sudden vision loss,
ringing in your ears or sudden hearing loss, irregular heartbeat; swelling in
hands, ankles, or feet. Consult your doctor is any of these conditions
persists.
Things to be taken care
of
This medicine could affect your mental ability. Hence, do not
involve in the things which require high alertness like driving or operating
heavy machinery. Avoid a high fat diet and alcohol. Do not give this drug to a
child or adolescent under 18 years old.
Interaction with other
drugs
Many other drugs can interact with Sildenafil and increase the
risk of serious muscle problems. So, it is important to inform your doctor
about the following medicines: impotence drugs like Avanafil, Vardenafil,
Tadalafil, Antidepressants, Antibiotics like Clarithromycin, Erythromycin or
others, Antifungal medication such as Itraconazole, Blood Pressure drugs such
as Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Quinidine, or others, HIV Drugs such as Ritonavir,
Hepatitis C drugs like Boceprevir or Telaprevir. Ask your doctor to get the
full list of medicine which may interfere with it and may cause adverse
effects.
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