Specification | |
US Brand Name | Penegra |
Strength | 50mg |
Generic Name | Sildenafil Citrate |
Manufacturer | Zydus Alidac |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
This drug has generic
name Sildenafil Citrate, which is prescribed mainly for treating
erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension in Men. This drug
usually helps in penis erection when there is physical or psychological sexual
stimulation. Suhagra is formulated as blue, film-coated rounded-diamond-shaped
or pentagonal in shape tablets for oral administration. This drug is sold
in various trade names some of them are: acetildenafil, desmethyl sildenafil,
homosildenafil, hydroxohomosildenafil.
Important
Information about Penegra
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. You should avoid the use of this drug if you are on other drugs
like Isosorbide Mononitrate.
Avoid taking this
drug if you have a medical history of heart problems (such as heart attack or
life-threatening irregular heartbeat in the past 6 months, chest pain/angina,
heart failure), kidney disease, liver disease, high or low blood
pressure, severe loss of body water (dehydration), penis conditions such as
angulation, fibrosis/scarring, Peyronie's disease, history of painful/prolonged
erection. Before taking sildenafil, you must consult your doctor or
pharmacist. In case you have any allergy, consult a doctor since this product
may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other
problems.
§ One should not exceed the
dose prescribed by doctor
§ Do not give this medicine
to anyone else
§ This medicine could
affect your ability to drive or operate machinery
§ Do not give this drug to
a child or adolescent under 18 years old
§ Avoid a high fat diet
§ Avoid alcohol
How
to take Sildenafil
Swallow the tablet with
one glass full of water. Do not break the tablet. Take the drug exactly as
directed. This drug should be combined with well balanced calorie controlled
diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables. Effervescent tablets are needed to
be placed in water. They are designed in such a way to break when they come in
contact with water or any liquid. Chewable forms are not needed to be taken
with water. As the name suggest that these tablets can be easily chewed.
Sildenafil should be
taken as prescribed by your doctor. Generally it is taken one tablet before
having sex. Sildenafil can also be taken before or after food but, if you have
taken heavy meal it will take longer to work. Do not alter the medicine dosage
until your doctor advices you to do so. This drug should not be taken more than
once a day.
You and your partner will
still need to engage in foreplay, just as you would if you were not taking a
medicine for erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil will not cause an erection unless
you are sexually aroused. If you do not get an erection after taking
sildenafil, or if it does not last long enough for you to have sex, discuss
this with your doctor. Always store the sildenafil in cool and dry place.
When
to take?
Take the tablet at the
same time each day, so as to avoid forgetting the dose. This should become a
habit for you to take the tablet until the doctor tells you to stop the drug.
For
how long should it be taken?
Ensure that you maintain
at least a 24 hours difference before you take the second tablet. Take the drug
as long as the doctor prescribes you to do. Do not stop taking the medicine
without the doctor’s advice.
What
if you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of
siladenafil take it may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before
sexual activity. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day.
Skip the missed one if
next dose time is almost up. Taking multiple doses within a short duration of
time can harm your body.
What
if you overdose
If you overdose,
you should contact your doctor immediately and get emergency medical help to
recover the situation.
Things
and activities to avoid
§ Do not drink large
amounts of alcohol with sildenafil. Drinking too much alcohol can reduce your
ability to get an erection and this may prevent you from getting the maximum
benefit from these tablets.
§ Do not drink grapefruit
juice with sildenafil. This is because a chemical in grapefruit juice increases
the amount of sildenafil in your bloodstream. This makes side-effects more
likely.
§ You should not take
sildenafil if you are using any other products or taking any other medicines to
treat erectile dysfunction.
§ Do not take sildenafil
more frequently than once a day.
Side
Effects
Some common side effects
of this drug are facial flushing, headaches, stomach pain, nasal congestion,
nausea, diarrhea, and an inability to differentiate between the colors green
and blue. Loss of hearing, ringing in the ears and dizziness may occur. If you
experience some serious ailments due to the intake of this medicine, stop the
use and consult your doctor.
Interaction
with other drugs
There are some drugs
which can interact with Sildenafil Citrate like nitrites and organic nitrates.
Reactions like asthenia pain, abdominal pain, vomiting skin ulcers can occur.
Never start a new medication without your doctor permission.
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