Silagra 100 MG Tablet
About Silagra 100 MG Tablet
The medication is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and other male sexual function problems. The active ingredient in the drug is sildenafil citrate. It is generally used to increase blood flow to help a man sustain his erection to enhance sexual activity.
This tablet does not protect the users from sexually transmitted disease (HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhoea, syphilis). In the treatment of erectile dysfunction, the effects can be seen and felt within an hour of intake. 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 side effect of this medication includes headache, flushing, indigestion, dizziness, blood or cloudy urine, blurry or change in vision, sensitivity to light and painful urination. You should consult your doctor before using this drug if you are a heart patient and have undergone heart or bypass surgeries in the past six-months. People suffering from kidney and liver disease must also be careful.
What are the uses of Silagra 100 MG Tablet
Erectile Dysfunction
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (Pah)
What are the contraindications of Silagra 100 MG Tablet ?
Heart Diseases
What are the side effects of Silagra 100 MG Tablet ?
Headache
Flushing
Sleeplessness
Key highlights of Silagra 100 MG Tablet
How long is the duration of effect?
The duration of the effects of the drug lasts to about 4 hours after intake.
What is the onset of action?
The onset of action starts within thirty minutes after the intake.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication is not prescribed to women.
Is it habit forming?
The drug is not know to show habit forming tendencies and is generally safe to use.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medication is not prescribed to women.
Is It safe with alcohol?
It is not recommended with alcohol as it interacts with the drug and causes severe side effects.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
You should avoid driving while under this medication, as some of the side effects it can induce is dizziness, headaches and hypersensitivity to light.
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.
What are the substitutes for Silagra 100 MG Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Silagra 100 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Eriacta 100 MG Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
- Suhagra 100 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd
- Kamagra Gold 100 MG Tablet
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
- Penegra Xpress 100 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
- Tonite 100 MG Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
There is no fixed dose as to how a dose has to be taken, the general rule is that one should not take more than one tablet per day.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult a doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
The 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.
What are the interactions of Silagra 100 MG Tablet ?
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
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The drug is not recommended with alcohol as it can lead to complications, you should try and keep the amount of intake of alcohol to a minimum as it may interfere with the working of the drug.
Interaction with Lab Test
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The medication interacts with drugs having nitrate as active ingredients.
Interaction with Disease
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The drug should be avoided in patients suffering from coronary diseases and fluctuation in blood pressure.Interaction with Food
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The patient should avoid food saturated in high fats as it will delay the effect of the drug.
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