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I am a 23 year old female and 7 months and 15 days pregnant. For what purpose optithik sildenafil citrate tablet is prescribed for me?(for vaginal use)
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It's given to increase blood supply to the baby in the womb for better growth.
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hello rohini, sildenafil is recently being prescribed for promoting placental blood flow and improving growth of suspected IUGR babies
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Hello.. Some doctors prescribe it empirically for IUGR( where fetal weight is less) and oligohydramnios ( where the liquor is inadequate) . However there is no evidence based recommendations for their use ..
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