Assurans
Indicated to address erectile dysfunction to alleviate physiological performance concerns.
Strengths: 20mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Viagra; Revatio
- Therapeutic class
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
PDE5 Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
headache; flushing; dyspepsia; nasal congestion
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; visual disturbance; palpitations
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Viatris
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
- Drug interactions
Nitrates; Alpha-blockers; CYP3A4 inhibitors; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
For adult use only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Not indicated for female use.
Contraindications
concurrent use of nitrates; hypersensitivity to sildenafil; severe hepatic impairment; recent history of stroke
Precautions and warnings
may cause sudden drop in blood pressure; inform your doctor before any planned surgery; caution in patients with cardiovascular disease
Serious side effects
priapism — requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction — requires immediate medical attention; cardiac arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to address erectile dysfunction to alleviate physiological performance concerns.
Mechanism of action
Sildenafil inhibits cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase type 5, which prevents the breakdown of cGMP. This results in smooth muscle relaxation and increased blood flow to specific tissues.
Assurans
Indicated to address erectile dysfunction to alleviate physiological performance concerns.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Sildenafil
- Listed indication(s): Erectile Dysfunction, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Available option
- 60 tablets - 20 mg771-20-mg-5787