Revatio (Sildenafil Citrate) and/or alternatives

General Information on Revatio

Revatio is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) in lungs and improve the capability to exercise in men and women. The generic name of the drug is Sildenafil Citrate. The medication blocks the enzyme phosphodiesterase-PDE5 in the body. The drug helps in relaxation of blood vessels in lungs and in other parts of the body. Revatio helps the lungs and heart of the patients to function better thus improving the patient’s ability to exercise. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Revatio, is also used in other medications to treat impotence or erectile dysfunction in men. The drug is available in the form of a tablet and intravenous injection. The drug may also cause side effects and therefore it is necessary to consult your doctor before you buy Revatio.

Side Effects for Revatio

Every medicine has some potential side effects. Some people may not experience any side effects at all while some may experience minor to severe side effects even when the drug is taken as directed. Some minor side effects may disappear with time as your body adjusts to the medication. Some of the common side effects associated with Revatio are diarrhea, heartburn, muscle aches, headaches, shortness of breath, indigestion, insomnia and stuffy nose. The drug may also cause serious side effects in some people. You should immediately inform your doctor if you experience any severe side effects such as loss in hearing or vision, chest pain, itching, swelling of throat or mouth, breathing problem or unexplained rash.

Precautions

Revatio may not be the right medication in your treatment, if you have specific medical condition(s). You should not take the drug, if you are allergic to any ingredient in the medication. You should inform you doctor if you have kidney disease, low or high blood pressure problems, liver disease, chest pain, bleeding disorder, pulmonary veno-occlusive disease, stomach ulcer, Peyronie's disease or sickle cell anemia. You should also tell your doctor your medical history of heart attack, irregular heartbeats or stroke, history of painful erection or if you suffer from excess sweating even when you don’t drink enough liquids. Women who are pregnant or breast feeding should talk to their doctor before beginning the treatment. A proper consultation with your doctor before you buy Revatio will decrease the risk of side effects.

Revatio Dosage

Your doctor will provide you specific instructions regarding Revatio dosage. The standard dosage of the drug generally prescribed to patients is one Revatio 20mg tablet three times a day. You should maintain a time gap of at least 4-6 hours between two doses of Revatio. The standard dosage of Revatio Injection 10mg/12.5 ml is three injections in a day. You can take the medication with or without food.

Interactions

The possibility of a drug interaction is always present when you take two or more medicines together. Sildenafil Citrate may interact with other drugs causing other drugs to work differently. The interaction of Revatio with other medication may also decrease the drug’s own effectiveness. Revatio may interact with other medication such as Alpha blockers, blood pressure medications, and CYP 3A4 inhibitor medicines, Sapropterin, Nitrates or other PDE5 inhibitors. You should tell your doctor about every medicine you are taking, that includes prescriptions, over the counter medicines and herbal supplements.

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