Pulmosil 10mg Injection

Introduction:

Pulmosil 10mg Injection contains sildenafil. It is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs). It improves your ability to exercise. You need to inform your physician if you have vision problems, kidney disorders, liver disorders, stomach ulcers, anemia, heart problems, recently had a heart attack, or if you are taking medicines for chest pain, HIV or fungal infections.

Pulmosil 10mg Injection is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18. You must not drink grapefruit juice while being treated with this medication. The common side effects are nausea, low blood pressure, facial flushing, and headache. You should inform your physician if you are pregnant before receiving this medicine.

Uses of Pulmosil 10mg Injection:

• Pulmonary arterial hypertension

How Pulmosil 10mg Injection works:

Pulmosil 10mg Injection widens the blood vessels in the lungs and brings down the blood pressure.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Pulmosil 10mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.

References:

1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Pharmacodynamic: Molecular mechanisms of drug action, 12th edition, 2011, 57.
2. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Androgens and drugs for erectile dysfunction, 7th edition, 2013, 304.
3. Upjohn EESV, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on Nov 2020] [ Accessed on 3rd August 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.458.pdf
4. Pfizer, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on March 2014] [ Accessed on 3rd August 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/021845s011,022473s004,0203109s002lbl.pdf

How to use Pulmosil 10mg Injection:

It will be given to you by your health care professional. You must not drink grapefruit juice while being treated with this medication.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Pulmosil 10mg Injection should not be used during pregnancy unless strictly necessary. Talk to your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine.

Breastfeeding:

You need to inform if you are breastfeeding before taking Pulmosil 10mg Injection. It will be given to you if clearly needed.

Liver:

Pulmosil 10mg Injection is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disorders. You should inform your physician if you have any liver disorders before taking this medicine. 

Kidney:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any kidney disorders before taking Pulmosil 10mg Injection. 

Driving: 

Pulmosil 10mg Injection may cause dizziness or vision problems. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Others:

Talk to your physician if:

• You are taking medicines for chest pain, HIV, or fungal infections.
• You have severe heart problems or recently had a heart attack or vision problems.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Headache, dizziness
• Nausea
• Flushing
• Low blood pressure
• Indigestion
• Blurred vision
• Stuffy nose
• Back pain, muscle pain
• Trouble sleeping