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Uphold Tablet

Manufacturer :  Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Tadalafil, Dapoxetine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Uphold Tablet

Uphold Tablet is primarily prescribed to adult men to treat premature ejaculation. This medication effectively helps in relaxing the muscles that are present in blood vessel walls, thus successfully increasing the flow of blood to certain areas in the body.

The tablet is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence. It also helps against benign prostatic hypertrophy, pulmonary arterial hypertension and increases the capacity to exercise in both men and women.

It is important to know that there are a few medicines which react with this tablet and results in dangerous side effects. Hence, you should inform your doctor about your medical history and also provide him with a complete list of medicines that you are taking, at present.

Uphold Tablet can result in some major as well as minor side effects. Major side effects that you may experience are-

    What are the uses of Uphold Tablet

    • Premature Ejaculation

    • Erectile Dysfunction

    • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (Pah)

    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

    What are the contraindications of Uphold Tablet ?

    • Allergy

    • Organic nitrates

    • Riociguat

    What are the side effects of Uphold Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Uphold Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 36-40 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30-60 minutes of administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

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

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      This medicine causes side effects and affects the alertness of the patients. Thus driving should be avoided while taking this medicine.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

    What are the substitutes for Uphold Tablet ?

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

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. It can be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine relaxes the smooth muscles by inhibiting Phosphodiesterase type-5. It 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 Uphold 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

        This medicine if taken in combination with alcohol may cause abnormally less blood pressure, and fainting, sweating and dizziness along with it. Hence, alcohol use is recommended to be limited when a person is consuming this medicine.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        This medicine interacts with other medicines like Amlodipine, Carbamazepine, Ketoconazole, Phenytoin, Nitroglycerin and Cimetidine. This interaction may harm efficiencies of both medicines.
      • Interaction with Disease

        This medicine interacts with diseases like heart disease, increased blood pressure, ailments of the liver and kidney, seizure disorder and abnormal erections.

      FAQs about Uphold Tablet

      • Ques : What is Uphold tablet?

        Ans : This tablet is a medication which has Dapoxetine and Tadalafil as active elements present in it.

      • Ques : What is the use of Uphold tablet?

        Ans : Uphold is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Erectile dysfunction and Pulmonary Hypertension.

      • Ques : What are the side effects of Uphold tablet?

        Ans : Headache, Back pain, Vomiting, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Change in mood, Urge to vomit, Blurred vision, allergic reaction, Dry mouth, etc are some common side effects.

      • Ques : Can the use of Uphold cause dryness in the mouth?

        Ans : Yes, Uphold tablet can cause dry mouth in the mouth. If you observe dry mouth, drink plenty of water.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use uphold tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

        Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use uphold tablet?

        Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition. Therefore the frequency of usage of this medication will vary from once a day to once a week.

      • Ques : Should I use uphold tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of uphold tablet?

        Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store between 15 to 30c temperature, as keeping this medication above that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

      References

      • Dapoxetine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 29 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/dapoxetine

      • Dapoxetine- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 09 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB04884

      • Tadalafil- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/tadalafil

      • Tadalafil:Uses, Dosage, SE & Get Cialis Online- Drugs Bank [Internet]. drugsbanks.com. 2018 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugsbanks.com/tadalafil-cialis-online/

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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