Specification | |
US Brand Name | Silagra |
Strength | 100mg |
Generic Name | Sildenafil Citrate |
Manufacturer | Cipla |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
Silagra
- 100mg
It has a generic name Sildenafil Citrate which relaxes muscle
and increases blood flow to some specific areas of the body. This medicine is
primarily prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction or impotence in men. Sildenafil
Citrate also helps to improve exercise capability in both men and women along
with treating pulmonary arterial hypertension. It does not cause penis erection
but it helps in erection process when physical or psychological sexual
stimulation occur. It is available in various forms such as tablets, chewable
tablets, oral jelly or effervescent tablets. It is sold under various brand
names, some of them are Suhagra (made by Cipla), Caverta (made by Ranbaxy),
Penegra (made by Zydus Adilac), Kamagra Gold (made by Ajanta Pharma), Manly
(made by Cooper Pharma), Womengra(made by Scilla Biotechnologies).
Important information
about Sildenafil Citrate
It is a
phosphodiesterase5 enzyme inhibitor drug which holds the ability to control
over the activity of this enzyme. Sildenafil improves the blood flow into the
penis which in turn makes it firm and erect. Erection can be easily achieved
with the help of this drug.
You should not take this drug if you are strictly allergic to it
or any other ingredients present in it. Also, do not take this drug if you are
breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant, 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
Sildenafil Citrate exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not alter the
dosage unless your doctor advices you to do so. Also, do not take this medicine
after the prescribed time is over. Always complete the medicine usage.
Swallow the tablet with full glass of water. Do not break or chew the tablet.
Sildenafil dose must be combined with well balanced calorie controlled diet (fruit
and vegetable rich). Sildenafil Citrate effervescent tablets are needed to be
placed in water for better results. Such tablets are designed in a way that it
breaks when comes in contact with water or any liquid. While chewable tablet
forms are not needed to be taken with water.
Make sure to maintain at least a 24 hour difference before you
take the second tablet. Take the drug as long as the doctor prescribes you.
What if you miss a dose
You should take your
medicine on the same time as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose of
Sildenafil Citrate and it’s less than 1 hour of the meal then go and take it.
But, avoid the use when next scheduled dose time is close.
What if you overdose
In case of an overdose of
Sildenafil Citrate, contact your doctor or seek emergency medication care.
Things and activities to
avoid
Do not give this medicine
to anyone else without doctor’s permission. This medicine could affect your
ability to derive or operate machinery. Avoid the activities which require high
mental awareness. Avoid the consumption of alcohol and a high fat diet. Do not
give this drug to a child or adolescent under 18 years.
Side Effects
Tell your doctor as soon
as possible if you may notice the following symptoms: Dizziness, nausea, pain,
Tingling in chest, arms, neck, or jaw, Short your sexual activity, Painful
erection, Prolonged erection that persists for more than 4 hours, Sudden vision
loss, Sudden hearing loss, Irregular heartbeat, Swelling in hands, ankles, or
feet. Seek medical emergency, if you may experience any of them.
Interaction with other
drugs
Many other drugs can
interact with Sildenafil Citrate and increase the risk of serious muscle
problems. Notify your doctor if your are taking any of these medicines or
products: other 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. Never start a new medication
unless your doctor advices you to do so.
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