Sildenafil Actavis 50 mg
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Sildenafil Actavis 50 mg
What is Sildenafil Actavis 50 mg?
Sildenafil Actavis 50mg is a medicinal product used for treating Erectile Dysfunction in men. Increase blood flow to the penis restore impaired erectile function.
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Sildenafil Actavis 50mg is used orally one hour before sexual activity, dose may be increased to 100mg that is the maximum dose.
Sildenafil Actavis 50 mg can be taken with or without food, only should avoid taking grapefruits as their interaction together. This interaction increase level of Sildenafil Actavis 50 mg may lead to toxicity, need close monitoring of symptoms of toxicity.
Is there another strength of Sildenafil Actavis other than 50mg?
Sildenafil Actavis are available in concentration: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg.
You can increase the dose to 100mg (the maximum dose) or decrease the dose to 25 mg (the lowest dose) according to tolerability.
Frequency once per day.
What is Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile Dysfunction is also called impotence, it is a problem of getting or keep an erection firm enough for the risk. That leads to reduce sexual desire.
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction:
there are many causes of Erectile Dysfunction:
- Cardiovascular disorder
- Enlarged prostate.
- Parkinson’s disease.
- Multiple sclerosis.
- Prostate cancer.
- Renal disorder.
- Substance abuse.
- Sleep disorder.
- Old age (over 50years).
- Certain medications.
- Other mental health conditions.
Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction:
- Reverse possible causes or risk factors:
- Stop smoking.
- Regular exercise.
- Limit alcohol intake.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- maintain a healthy weight.
- Avoid substance abuse.
- Relieve your stress.
- Control your blood pressure.
- Control your sugar level.
- Acupuncture: is a traditional Chinese method.
- Herbal medicine.
- Certain medications such as Sildenafil Actavis 50mg.
Who should avoid Sildenafil Actavis 50mg?
Your doctor will advise you to avoid the use of Sildenafil Actavis if you have the following condition:
- Severe cardiac disorder.
- Severe hepatic impairment.
- Severe kidney disease.
- Sickle cell anemia.
- Peptic ulcer
- Stroke
- Bleeding disorder.
- Hearing problem.
- Vision disorder.
- Concomitant use of medicinal products such as Nitrate.
- Retinal disorder.
- Multiple myeloma.
- Priapism: that is a painful erection long for 6 hours in duration
The adverse effect of Sildenafil Actavis:
- Flushing
- Blurred vision.
- Visual disturbance.
- Hypotension or hypertension.
- Dry mouth.
- Chest pain.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Hearing loss.
- Trouble in breathing.
- Sudden vision loss.
Drug-drug interactions:
If you take any medication for any reason, you need to tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug-drug interaction may lead to an increase or decrease in the activity of Sildenafil Actavis, which may require to decrease or increase the dose.
Drugs increase the effect of Sildenafil Actavis, so you should start with the low dose.
- Erythromycin (systemic).
- Voriconazole
- Grapefruit juice.
Drugs decrease the effect of Sildenafil Actavis, so you may need to increase your dose.
- Bosentan
- Dabrafenib
Drugs should avoid during the use of Sildenafil Actavis.
- Vasodilators such as Nitrate.
- Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors.
- Fusidic acid (systemic).
Besides, that Sildenafil Actavis may increase the level of other medicinal products such as:
- Alpha-blockers.
- Amyl Nitrite.
- Blood pressure-lowering agents.
- Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors.
- Vasodilators (organic Nitrate).
Contraindications of using Sildenafil Actavis:
- Hypersensitivity to Sildenafil Actavis.
- Concurrent use of organic Nitrate in any form.
- Concomitant use of Riociguat.
- Concurrent use of a medicinal product called protease inhibitors such as lopinavir-ritonavir, saquinavir, tipranavir.
Overdose of Sildenafil Actavis:
Overdose happened when you take a higher dose of Sildenafil Actavis, in this case, you need to refer to your doctor or call 911 as an emergency.
Symptoms of overdose include the following:
- Low blood pressure.
- Chest pain.
- Blurred vision.
- Hearing loss.
- Upset stomach.
So before starting to take Sildenafil your doctor advised you to regularly check your blood pressure, especially when you use medication that lowers blood pressure.
Special consideration for certain populations:
There are many considerations for using Sildenafil Actavis in special populations.
- Elderly: elderly over 65years should avoid using.
- Pregnant: avoid using Sildenafil Actavis in case you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant.
- Breastfeeding: should avoid using as it excreted on breast milk.
- Hepatic impairment: your doctor will advise you to use the lowest dose.
- Renal impairment: as hepatic impairment, you should start with the lowest dose and increase the dose gradually under the supervision of your doctor.
- Pediatric population: Sildenafil Actavis not indicated for pediatrics on age below 18 years.
- If you suffer from medical conditions that required the use of medicinal products, need to revise all prescribed medication with your doctor.
Another indication of Sildenafil Actavis 50mg:
As mentioned before, Sildenafil Actavis used for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction, there is another indication:
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension.
- Raynaud’s phenomenon: spasm of blood vessels of fingers.
- High altitude pulmonary edema.