Viagra 50mg Tablet

Introduction:

Viagra 50mg Tablet contains sildenafil. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. Erectile dysfunction is an inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sexual activity. This medicine is not recommended for individuals under the age of 18. 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 to lower blood pressure or chest pain.

You should not use Viagra 50mg Tablet with other oral or local treatments for erectile dysfunction. Do not drink alcohol before taking this medicine, as it may prevent you from getting maximum benefit. Talk to your physician if you have an intolerance to some sugars, as this medicine contains lactose.

Uses of Viagra 50mg Tablet:

• Erectile dysfunction

How Viagra 50mg Tablet works:

Viagra 50mg Tablet helps to relax the blood vessels in your penis, thereby allows blood to flow into your penis when you get sexually excited. This helps you to keep an erection suitable for sexual activity.

Interactions with other drugs:

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

More information:

• Keep Viagra 50mg Tablet 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, 303.
3. Milpharm Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on Sept 2020] [ Accessed on 3rd August 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.7141.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/2014/20895s039s042lbl.pdf

How to use Viagra 50mg Tablet:

Take Viagra 50mg Tablet in a dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, you may find the medicine takes longer to start working if you take it with a heavy meal. Do not crush or chew the tablets.

Safety advice:

Liver:

Viagra 50mg Tablet 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 Viagra 50mg Tablet. 

Driving: 

Viagra 50mg Tablet 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 or high blood pressure.
• You have been told that you have an intolerance to some sugars.
• You have severe heart problems or recently had a heart attack or vision problems

Do not drink alcohol before taking this medicine, as it may prevent you from getting maximum benefit.

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

Common:

• Headache, dizziness
• Nausea
• Flushing
• Indigestion
• Blurred vision
• Stuffy nose
• Back pain, muscle pain
• Rash