Sildenafil
Information about Sildenafil
Sildenafil Uses
Sildenafil is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
How Sildenafil works
Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis, thereby increasing blood flow into the penis on sexual stimulation. This helps you achieve and maintain a hard, erect penis suitable for sexual activity.
Common side effects of Sildenafil
Headache, Nosebleeds, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Erythema (skin redness), Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Dizziness, Nausea, Dyspepsia, Hot flushes, Shortness of breath, Visual disturbance
Available Medicine for Sildenafil
PenegraZydus Cadila
₹203 to ₹4293 variant(s)
CavertaSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹200 to ₹4443 variant(s)
AssuransCipla Ltd
₹200 to ₹26353 variant(s)
AlivherAkumentis Healthcare Ltd
₹2591 variant(s)
ViagraMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹219 to ₹12003 variant(s)
SilnafilEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹3821 variant(s)
InstariseMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹120 to ₹2322 variant(s)
JuanCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹72 to ₹2913 variant(s)
PAHMSN Laboratories
₹2831 variant(s)
SelegBharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
₹159 to ₹15172 variant(s)
Expert advice for Sildenafil
- You have been prescribed Sildenafil for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
- It is best to take it an hour before sexual intercourse. But, you can take it anytime between 30 minutes and 4 hours before sexual activity.
- Do not take it more than once a day.
- Seek medical attention if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse.
- Do not use Sildenafil if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain).
- Do not take it if you have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, or stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.
- You have been prescribed Sildenafil for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
- It is best to take it an hour before sexual intercourse. But, you can take it anytime between 30 minutes and 1 hours before sexual activity.
- Do not take it more than once a day.
- Seek medical attention if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse.
- Do not use Sildenafil if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain).
- Do not take it if you have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, or stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.