Viagra (sildenafil) relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body.Sildenafil under the name Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men.Another brand of sildenafil is Revatio, which is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women.One should not take both viagra and revatio unless advised by the doctor.Some other purposes which are not pointed in the medication guide, may also be fulfilled by the use of viagra.
In case you are on a prescription of nitrate drug due to heart problems or chest pain, you should not take Viagra.Isosorbide mononitrate (ISMO, Monoket, Imdur), Isosorbide dinitrate ( Isordil, Dilatrate-SR, Sorbitrate) and nitroglycerin (Nitrolingual, Nitro-Bid, Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur etc) are included in it.Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite (“poppers”). Taking Viagra with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.. You need to call your doctor immediately in case you feel chest pain or numbness or a feeling of tingling in chest, jaw, neck or arms, nauseated or dizzy in between intercourse.You could be having a serious side effect of Viagra.
Do not take Viagra more than once a day.It is important to keep a gap of 24 hours in between two doses.If your erection is causing you pain or if it does not subside even after 4 hours, you need to seek emergency medical attention or get in touch with your doctor.The penes can be harmed due to an unusually long erection (priapism).
Viagra can decrease blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye, causing sudden vision loss.This has occurred in a small number of people taking Viagra, most of whom also had heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or certain pre-existing eye problems, and in those who smoke or are over 50 years old.It is not clear whether Viagra is the actual cause of vision loss. For additional idea you can probably look into Viagra.
If you loose vision suddenly, you should immediately stop the intake of viagra and get medical help.
Before taking Viagra
If your penes is physically deformed (eg. Peyronie’s disease) or if you any other medical conditions such as high or low blood pressure, blood related disease such as multiple myeloma, sickle cell anaemia or leukemia, heart related problems in the near past such as stroke, congestive heart failure or heart attack, any disorders related to bleeding such as stomach ulcer, retinitis pigmentosa (inherited eye condition) or hemophilia, you must inform your doctor about it so that you are then able to take viagra safely.
FDA pregnancy category B: This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby.Before you start taking viagra, you must tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you are planning pregnancy in between the course of the medicine.It is not known if sildenafil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.If you are breast-feeding a baby, you should tell your doctor about it before you take this medication.
How should I take Viagra
Viagra should be taken exactly in the same amount as has been prescribed by the doctor.Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.The directions written on the prescription label must be followed. 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity is usually the right time to take viagra, as per the requirement.Viagra can also be taken as early as 4 hours before the sexual activity.Do not take Viagra more than once per day.
Viagra can help you have an erection when sexual stimulation occurs.The pill alone will not be able to create erection.Doctor’s instructions must be followed at all times.
Moisture and heat should be kept away from this medication and it should be stored at room temperature.
What happens if I miss a dose
You do not need a dosing schedule for viagra as it is take on the basis of requirement.
In case of overdose, what to do
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.Overdose symptoms may include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting. Things that need to stopped during the intake of viagra Alcohol must be avoided as it has the ability to increase the side effects of viagra.Medicines used for treatment of impotency, such as yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others) or alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) must not be taken without consulting the doctor first.
Viagra side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Effects such ss sudden hearing loss, pain in arms or shoulders, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, sudden loss of vision, ringing in ears, chest pain, swelling in body parts, a more than 4 hours long penes erection, need immediate doctor’s attention and they are signs indicating that viagra needs to be stopped.
Less serious Viagra side effects may include: warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest; stuffy nose; headache; memory problems; upset stomach; or back pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.Side effects can also be reported at 1-800-FDA-1088 to FDA.
Viagra can be affected by which other drugs
Tadalafil (Cialis) or vardenafil (Levitra) are medicines similar to viagra and they should not be taken along with viagra.
Before taking Viagra, tell your doctor about all other medications you use for erectile dysfunction, or if you are using any of the following medications: bosentan (Tracleer); cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB); conivaptan (Vaprisol); imatinib (Gleevec); isoniazid (for treating tuberculosis); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater, Rifamate); an antidepressant such as nefazodone; an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), dalfopristin/quinupristin (Synercid), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, Pediazole) or telithromycin (Ketek); antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), miconazole (Oravig), or voriconazole (Vfend); heart or blood pressure medication such as diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac), doxazosin (Cardura), nicardipine (Cardene), quinidine (Quin-G), or verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); or HIV/AIDS medicine such as atazanavir (Reyataz), delavirdine (Rescriptor), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), saquinavir (Invirase), or ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Viagra.Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use.Minerals, vitamins, drugs prescribed by other doctors as well as herbal products also come in this list.Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Where can I get more information
Your pharmacist can provide more information about Viagra.
Appearance of my medication
Sildenafil is available with a prescription under the brand names Viagra and Revatio.There are chances of it being sold under other brand names as well.Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
Viagra 25 mg – rounded-diamond shape, blue, film-coated tablets Viagra 50 mg – blue colored, film-coated tablets and rounded-diamond in shape Viagra 100 mg – blue, film-coated tablets with a rounded-diamond shape Revatio 20 mg – white colored, film-coated round shaped tablets
