Specification | |
US Brand Name | Caverta |
Strength | 100mg |
Generic Name | Sildenafil Citrate |
Manufacturer | Ranbaxy |
Pharmaceutical Form | Sachets |
Caverta
- 100mg
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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