Pulmosil 5gm Suspension

Introduction:

Pulmosil 5gm Suspension contains sildenafil citrate 10mg and sodium benzoate 4.375mg. 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 5gm Suspension is not recommended for children below one year of age. 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 5gm Suspension:

• Pulmonary arterial hypertension

How Pulmosil 5gm Suspension works:

Pulmosil 5gm suspension 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 5gm Suspension out of sight and reach of children. 
• Do not store above 30°C.

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.2850.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 5gm Suspension:

Always take Pulmosil 5gm Suspension exactly as your physician has told you. Your health care professional will mix the powder with water and make up the oral suspension for you. You must not drink grapefruit juice while being treated with this medication. Contact your physician if you have any doubts.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Pulmosil 5gm Suspension 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 5gm Suspension. It will be given to you if clearly needed.

Liver:

Pulmosil 5gm Suspension 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 5gm Suspension. 

Driving: 

Pulmosil 5gm Suspension 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