Manforce 50 MG Tablet

Manforce 50 MG Tablet is the most commonly used drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction . It also treats other male sexual function problems. The sildenafil citrate is the salt form of the drug. It is generally used to increase blood flow to the penis to help a man sustain his erection to enhance sexual activity.

This drug does not protect users against sexually transmitted diseases ( HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, syphilis). Do not consume more than once daily. A high-calorie diet may delay the effect of the drug. The other condition that the medication is used for is pulmonary arterial hypertension.

The consumption of alcohol should be kept to a minimum level as it may trigger side effects such as dizziness, fainting, or fatigue. If you are a heart patient or have undergone bypass surgeries within the past 6 months, you must consult the doctor.

People suffering from kidney and liver disease must also be careful. If you have fluctuating blood pressure then you are advised to use this drug as it directly interferes with the blood flow.

It is important that you should consult a doctor before using this medication and stick to the dosages given by the doctor. You must never self-medicate such medicines as it can cause some unexpected side effects. For PAH patients, the dosage is thrice a day, but for ED, you may take the medication an hour before indulging in sexual activity and not more than once a day.

Overdosage/Toxicology: In studies with healthy volunteers of single doses up to 800 mg, adverse events were similar to those seen at lower doses but incidence rates were increased.

Inform prescriber of all other medications you are taking; serious side effects can result when sildenafil is used with nitrates and some other medications. Do not combine sildenafil with other approaches to treating erectile dysfunction without consulting prescriber.

Note that sildenafil provides no protection against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. You may experience headache, flushing, or abnormal vision (blurred or increased sensitivity to light); use caution when driving at night or in poorly lit environments.

Report immediately acute allergic reactions, chest pain or palpitations, persistent dizziness, sign of urinary tract infection, rash, respiratory difficulties, genital swelling, or other adverse reactions.

• Erectile Dysfunction

• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (Pah)

• Allergy

• Nitrate containing medicines

• Riociguat

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Kidney Disease

• Eye Disorder

• Headache

• Flushing

• Dizziness

• Prolonged And Painful Erection

• Painful Urination

• Dyspepsia

• Fall In Blood Pressure

• Loose Stools

• Changes In Vision

• Sensitivity To Light

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effect usually lasts for 4-6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action can vary from person to person but it usually ranges from 30 to 120 minutes.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Consult your doctor before using medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, people consuming the tablet have not shown any habit-forming tendencies.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is advisable that you keep the consumption of alcohol to a minimum, as it can cause increased dizziness, drowsiness, fainting or other such side effects.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is advisable that you avoid driving while on this medication as you may experience side effects like headache, dizziness, drowsiness, migraine and others that affect your sense of judgement and coordination.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Patients that suffer from serious kidney related ailments must not consume the tablet as it can aggravate the conditions and lead to sever side effects as well. If the kidney impairment is not of serious order then you may take the medicine with necessary changes in the dosages.

• Does this affect liver function?

  The tablet may or may not hamper the functioning of liver, so people having liver related issues must consult a doctor regarding whether they are fit to use the medicine or not.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Manforce 50 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Zenegra 50 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Caverta 50 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Zerect 50 MG Tablet

  Fdc Ltd

• Omnigra 50 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Juan 50 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Patients taking the medicine for PAH will have a fixed pattern of dosage. If they miss a dose then they must take it as soon as they remember but not if it is time for the next dose. For cases of ED, there is no fixed pattern of dosage.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you suspect an overdose due to any reason, you must consult a doctor immediately.

This medication relaxes the smooth muscles by inhibiting Phosphodiesterase Type-5. This results in the increase of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) which relaxes the smooth muscles and increases the flow of blood.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  It is advisable that you do not consume too much alcohol while on this medication as you may experience the side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, flushing or fainting.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Increased effect/toxicity: Cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, mibefradil, nitroglycerin, protease inhibitors. A reduction in sildenafil's dose is recommended when used with ritonavir, a protease inhibitor, (no more than 25 mg per dose; no more than 25 mg in 48 hours).
  • Decreased effect: Rifampin

• Interaction with Disease

  • There is a degree of cardiac risk associated with sexual activity; therefore, physicians may wish to consider the cardiovascular status of their patients prior to initiating any treatment for erectile dysfunction.
  • Agents for the treatment of erectile dysfunction should be used with caution in patients with anatomical deformation of the penis (angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, or Peyronie's disease), or in patients who have conditions which may predispose them to priapism (sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia).
  • A minority of patients with retinitis pigmentosa have generic disorders of retinal phosphodiesterases. There is no safety information on the administration of sildenafil to these patients and sildenafil should be administered with caution.

• Interaction with Food

  The patient should avoid food saturated in high fats as it will delay the effect of the drug.

• Ques : What is Manforce 50 MG Tablet?

  Ans : It contains Sildenafil as an active element present. This medicine performs its action by calming muscles and therefore allowing the flow of blood into the penis and helps a man to keep the penis in an enlarged and rigid state during sexual excitement. Manforce 50 MG is used to treat conditions such as Erectile Dysfunction and Pulmonary arterial hypertension.

• Ques : What are the uses of Manforce 50 MG Tablet?

  Ans : It is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Erectile Dysfunction and Pulmonary arterial hypertension. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using this tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Manforce 50 MG Tablet?

  Ans : It is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately.

  Here are some side effects of Manforce Tablet which are as follows:

  • Headache
  • Flushing
  • Bloody nose
  • Indigestion
  • Sleeplessness
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Bloody and
  • Cloudy urine
  • Burning
  • Numbness
  • Tingling in the arms and feet
  • Changes in vision
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Prolonged
  • Painful urination.
  It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Manforce 50 MG Tablet?

  Ans : It should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

• Ques : How long does it take for Manforce to work?

  Ans : The onset duration of action of this tablet is not long. It has been observed that Manforce 50 MG tends to show its effect within 30 to 120 minutes after its administration. The patient should not take this medicine without consulting with a doctor first. Manforce 50 MG should not be taken in more amount than the prescribed dosage. It may result in Pulmonary Hypertension.

• Ques : When Manforce 50 mg is not recommended?

  Ans : Women are not recommended to use this medicine. Men having high blood pressure and cardiac disorders are not recommended to use this product.

• Ques : Is Manforce an over the counter product?

  Ans : Yes, It is an over the counter product.

• Ques : Can I take Manforce as often as I want?

  Ans : No, It should be taken as per the weight of person. It is advised to consult a medical practitioner before using this medication.

• Ques : When should I take Manforce?

  Ans : It is advised to consume 4 hours before sexual intercourse, or otherwise as prescribed by the physician.

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