Alivher 25 MG Tablet

Alivher 25 MG Tablet or Sildenafil 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

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Kidney Disease

• Eye Disorder

• Flushing

• Diarrhoea

• Headache

• Changes In Vision

• Sensitivity To Light

• Prolonged And Painful Erection

• Nasal Congestion

• Dizziness

• Fall In Blood Pressure

• Dyspepsia

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 4 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be observed within 30 to 120 minutes after administration. The onset of action may vary from one patient to another.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The use of this medication should be avoided by nursing mothers. Consult your doctor so that suitable substitute may be advised.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Alivher 25 MG Tablet. Consult your doctor in case of consuming alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine might cause side effect affecting patients consciousness, thus you should avoid driving while under this medication.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medication may alter the functioning of the kidney and is not recommended for people who suffer from kidney diseases and other renal problems.

• Does this affect liver function?

  This medication is not recommended for patients suffering form liver diseases it can lead to other complications. Consult your doctor if you have any queries.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Alivher 25 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Manforce 25 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Penegra 25 MG Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Suhagra 25 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Silagra 25 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Androz 25 MG Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. It can be skipped if it almost time for the next scheduled dose. This applies to conditions like Pulmonary Hypertension where the dose regimen is fixed.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. You might require immediate medical attention if the overdose is severe.

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

  Minimise the consumption of alcohol while you are taking this medicine due to the risk of severe side effects such as dizziness, fainting, flushing, persistent headaches, changes in heart rate, etc.

• 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 Alivher 25 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Sildenafil as an active element present. It performs its action by calming muscles and allowing the flow of blood into the penis. This helps a male to keep the penis in an enlarged and rigid state during sexual excitement.

• Ques : What are the uses of Alivher 25 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Erectile Dysfunction and Pulmonary arterial hypertension.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Alivher 25 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects such as headache, flushing, bloody nose, indigestion, sleeplessness, diarrhea, dizziness, bloody and cloudy urine, burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Alivher 25 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Alivher 25 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medicine takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Alivher 25 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to alivher. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as rash and hives.

• Ques : Is Alivher 25 MG Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medication.

• Ques : Will Alivher 25 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as abnormal vision, back pain, blurred vision, changes in color vision, dizziness, headache, etc.