Efil 20mg Tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It increases blood flow to the penis to help men get an erection. In PAH, it relaxes or widens the blood vessels inside the lungs, which reduces blood pressure in the lungs.

Efil 20mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. The medicine when taken for ED will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. You should take it about one hour before you plan to have sex. The amount of time it takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between 30 minutes and one hour. Only take it if you need it and it has been prescribed to you by a doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine are flushing, headache, blurred vision, muscle pain, stomach upset, nausea, back pain, and respiratory tract infection. Talk to your doctor if the side effects bother you or will not go away.

Efil 20mg Tablet can be dangerous to take it along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, if you have recently had a stroke or heart attack or if you have low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you suffer from these or any other health problems before taking it. You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can lead to side effects.

Uses of Efil Tablet

Benefits of Efil Tablet

In Treatment of Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Pulmonary arterial hypertension can cause shortness of breath, tiredness, dizziness, chest pain and swelling in your ankles and legs. It is caused by thickening of walls of the arteries that supply your lungs making it hard for blood to get through. Efil 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called PDE5 inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels and can help lower the blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. You will be able to carry out your daily activities more easily and feel less tired or dizzy. Take it regularly, as prescribed even if you think it is not working or if you feel better.

In Treatment of Erectile dysfunction

Efil 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called PDE5 inhibitors. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis. This allows blood to flow into the penis and produce an erection when sexually aroused. This medicine will only help get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. It is very effective but needs to be taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity.

Do not take this medicine if you also take medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain).

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Side effects of Efil Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Efil

Back pain
Nausea
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Blurred vision
Muscle pain
Upset stomach
Respiratory tract infection

How to use Efil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Efil 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Efil Tablet works

Efil 20mg Tablet is a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works in erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis by relaxing the muscles in penile blood vessels. Efil 20mg Tablet also relaxes or widens the blood vessels inside the lungs. When the blood vessels relax and widen, it’s easier for the heart to pump blood through the lungs, which reduces blood pressure in the lungs.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Efil 20mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Efil 20mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Efil 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Efil 20mg Tablet is not indicated for use in women.

Driving

UNSAFE

Efil 20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Efil 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Efil 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Efil 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Efil 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Efil 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Efil Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Efil 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

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.
Do not use Efil 20mg Tablet if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain).
It may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid drinking alcohol as it can reduce your ability to get an erection and can make dizziness worse.
Seek medical attention if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse.
Do not use Efil 20mg Tablet if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain), if you have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, or stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Carboline Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

SEX STIMULANTS REJUVENATORS

Action Class

Phosphodiesterase-V inhibitors

Patient concerns

Erectile Dysfunction and premature ejaculation

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

Stop smoking and alcohol. Get checked for diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, heart and kidney disease by ur physician. Take tablet dejac t 1 hr befr sex.

Having high Pulmonary Atrial Hypertension

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

What medicines r u on

Early ejaculation, erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction and early ejaculation

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3. tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

FAQs

Can the use of Efil 20mg Tablet affect fertility?

No, using Efil 20mg Tablet does not affect fertility. It works by relaxing the muscles of penile blood vessels and has no effect on fertility.

Do I need to avoid alcohol while taking Efil 20mg Tablet?

Alcohol in small amounts may not cause any discomfort to you. However, drinking too much alcohol (5 units or greater) can increase your chances of getting a headache or feeling dizzy, increased heart rate or low blood pressure.

Does Efil 20mg Tablet delay ejaculation?

No, Efil 20mg Tablet is not known to affect ejaculation. It is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

What are the symptoms that should prompt me to discontinue Efil 20mg Tablet?

You should immediately consult your doctor if you experience sudden vision loss in one or both eyes, sudden decrease in hearing or hearing loss, ringing in ears and dizziness. Also, contact your doctor if you experience prolonged erections greater than 4 hours and painful erections greater than 6 hours in duration.

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