Revatio
Generic Name: Revatio
Sildenafil Citrate (Revatio)
Each tablet contains Sildenafil Citrate equivalent to Sildenafil 100 mg
Read all of this information carefully before you start taking this medicine.
What Sildenafil Citrate (Revatio) is and what it is used for:
Sildenafil Citrate is a treatment for men with erectile dysfunction.
Sildenafil Citrate belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. Following sexual stimulation Sildenafil Citrate works by helping the blood vessels in your penis to relax, allowing the flow of blood into your penis. The result of this is improved erectile function. Sildenafil Citrate will not help you if you do not have erectile dysfunction.
It is important to note that Sildenafil Citrate does not work if there is no sexual stimulation. You and your partner will need to engage in foreplay, just as you would if you were not taking a medicine for erectile dysfunction.
Do not take Sildenafil Citrate (Revatio):
- If you are taking any form of organic nitrate or nitric oxide donors such as amyl nitrite. This is a group of medicines ('nitrates') used in the treatment of angina pectoris ('chest pain').
Sildenafil Citrate has been shown to increase the effects of these drugs. If you are taking any form of nitrate or are unsure tell your doctor.
- If you have serious heart disease or have had a recent heart attack.
- If you have had a recent stroke.
- If you have low blood pressure or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- If you are (hypersensitive) allergic to Sildenafil or any of the other ingredients of Sildenafil Citrate.
Take special care with Sildenafil Citrate (Revatio):
Sexual activity carries a possible risk to patients with heart disease because it puts an extra strain on your heart. If you have a heart problem you should tell your doctor.
The following are reasons why Sildenafil Citrate may also not be suitable for you. If any of them apply to you, talk to your doctor before you take the medicine:
- You have sickle cell anemia (an abnormality of red blood cells), multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow), leukemia (cancer of the blood cells), any deformation of your penis or a serious liver or kidney problem.
Taking other medicines:
As a general rule, always tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine, even those without prescription, because occasionally they might interact. This is particularly important if you are treated with nitrates as you should not take Sildenafil Citrate if you are taking these medicines. Do not take Sildenafil Citrate with other medicines if your doctor tells you that you may not.
You should not use Sildenafil Citrate together with any other treatments for erectile dysfunction.
Sildenafil Citrate (Revatio) is not intended for use by women or by children under the age of 18.
Driving and using machines:
As dizziness has been reported in men taking Sildenafil Citrate in clinical studies, you should be aware of how you react to Sildenafil Citrate before you drive or operate machinery.
Information for men intolerant of lactose, one of the ingredients of Sildenafil Citrate contains lactose and should not be taken by patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Possible Side Effects
Like all medicines, Sildenafil Citrate (Revatio)can have side effects. These effects are normally mild to moderate in nature.
The most common undesirable effects are headache and indigestion. Less commonly reported side effects are back pain, muscle aches, nasal congestion, facial flushing and dizziness. Uncommon effects are swelling of the eyelids, eye pain and red eyes.
If you have any of these side effects and they are troublesome, severe, or do not go away, tell your doctor about it.
Allergic reactions (including skin rashes) could occur.
In rare instances it is possible that a prolonged and possibly painful erection may occur after taking Sildenafil Citrate. If you have such an erection, which lasts continuously for more than 4 hours, you should contact a doctor immediately. In case of chest pain occurring during or after sexual -activity you should NOT use nitrates but you should seek immediate medical assistance.
