Vigora 50Mg Tablet

Sildenafil or Vigora 50Mg 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, gonorrhoea, 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

  Vigora 50Mg Tablet is used for the treatment of impotence; where achieving and sustaining an erection is a problem while having sexual intercourse. However, it will work only if there is sexual stimulation.

• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (Pah)

  Vigora 50Mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure of arteries present in the lungs and right side of the heart. It also improves exercise capacity in such patients.

• Allergy

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Kidney Disease

• Eye Disorder

• Headache

• Flushing

• Diarrhoea

• 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 medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine 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 medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  The drug is not known to show habit-forming tendencies and is generally safe to use.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

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

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor in case of consuming alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  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 Vigora 50Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Macsutra 50Mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Instarise 50Mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Kamagra Gold 50Mg Tablet

  Ajanta Pharma Ltd

• Exgra 50Mg Tablet

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Power Vegra 50mg Tablet

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Eriacta 50Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Lupigra Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Duragra 50Mg Tablet

  West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

• Erec 50Mg Tablet

  Panjon Pharma Ltd

• Nyte 50mg Tablet

  Kopran 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.

Vigora 50Mg Tablet 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

  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 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 Vigora 50Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Vigora 50Mg Tablet contains Sildenafil as a working ingredient. It belongs to the group of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, that helps to relax as well as dilate the blood vessels in the body. It helps to increase the flow of blood in certain parts of the body. This medication can be used for treating erectile dysfunction among men.

• Ques : What is the use of Vigora 50Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Vigora 50Mg Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like achieving and sustaining an erection is a problem while having sexual intercourse. It will work only if there is sexual stimulation. Besides these, it can also be used to treat conditions like pulmonary arterial hypertension which means treating high blood pressure of arteries present in the lungs and right side of the heart. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Vigora 50Mg Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Vigora 50Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Vigora 50Mg Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include a headache, flushing, bloody nose, indigestion, and sleeplessness. Apart from these, using this medicine may further lead to diarrhea, dizziness, bloody and cloudy urine, burning, numbness, and tingling in the arms and feet. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Vigora 50Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Vigora 50Mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Vigora 50Mg Tablet. 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.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Vigora 50Mg 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 30 to 120 minutes, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to use this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Vigora 50Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day, as taking this medication more then once in a day can cause an inadequate effect. It is advised to consult your doctor, before the using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use Vigora 50Mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : Why is the use of Vigora 50Mg Tablet contraindicated with nitrates?

  Ans : The use of Vigora 50Mg Tablet is harmful to patients taking nitrates or blood pressure-lowering medicines as their combined use can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which can also result in death.

• Ques : Can I get Vigora 50Mg Tablet without a prescription?

  Ans : No, you need a doctor's prescription to get this drug since it is a prescription medicine. Your doctor will prescribe it only if they judge that it would be beneficial for you.

• Ques : Can I take Vigora 50Mg Tablet for premature ejaculation?

  Ans : No, this medication is not known to have any beneficial effects in treating premature ejaculation. It is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

• Ques : Is Vigora 50Mg Tablet safe to use in patients with diabetes?

  Ans : Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then this medication is safe to use in patients with diabetes.

• Ques : Can I take Vigora 50Mg Tablet with paracetamol?

  Ans : Yes, it can be taken with paracetamol.

• Ques : Can I take Vigora 50Mg Tablet for the rest of my life?

  Ans : Vigora 50Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine and should only be taken for the duration that is advised by your doctor.

• Ques : Can I take Vigora 50Mg Tablet in my 20s?

  Ans : Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then this drug can be taken in your twenties.

• Ques : Does Vigora 50Mg Tablet affect fertility?

  Ans : No, this drug does not affect fertility, neither negatively nor positively.

• Ques : Does Vigora 50Mg Tablet affect sperm?

  Ans : It does not affect sperm count or its health. It is a medicine that is used to treat erectile dysfunction.

• Ques : Does Vigora 50Mg Tablet increase Blood pressure?

  Ans : No, this drug is not associated with an increase in blood pressure. However, it can cause a decrease in blood pressure especially if taken with other blood pressure-lowering medications. Please consult your doctor before taking this drug with any other medicine.

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