What is the Fildena 100mg
Fildena 100mg(Generic Viagra) contains Sildenafil Citrate as an active ingredient, just as Viagra. It is a medicinal product used to treat ED (Erectile Dysfunction) problems. It belongs to a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. Fildena 100mg works by increasing blood flow to your penis, which helps you get and keep an erection.
How to use Fildena 100mg
- The tablet is to be taken orally. It is advised to take on a full stomach to reduce the impact of side effects attached to this pill
- In case if the dose is missed, take the next dose before 30 minutes of sexual intercourse
- Do not over consume the drug to increase the erection. It can cause drastic adverse effects
- No need of taking this medicine daily, have it only once in a day that too before sex
Who shouldn’t use Fildena 100mg
- Take medicines containing nitrates including, Nicorandil as this could reduce your blood pressure to a dangerous level.
- Are using any drugs known as nitric oxide donors, such as amyl nitrate which often used recreationally.
- Are allergic to sildenafil or any other ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet.
- Suffer from severe heart or liver problems.
- Have recently had a stroke or heart attack
- Have a rare inherited eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa
- Have ever suffered a loss of vision due to non-arteritic ischaemic optic neuropathy.
- Have suffered priapism (prolonged painful erection) or suffer from anatomical deformations of the penis, for example, Peyronie’s disease and Cavernosal Fibrosis.
- Sildenafil tablets should be used with caution in patients who suffer from low blood pressure.
Side Effects
- nosebleeds
- headaches
- upset stomach
- flushing (reddening and warming of the face)
- trouble sleeping
- fever
- an erection that lasts longer than normal
- respiratory infection
- nausea
- vomiting
- bronchitis
- sore throat
- runny nose
Less Common
- Pain in the bladder
- Burning sensation in the chest or stomach
- Blood in urine
- Frequently urinating
- Indigestion
- Stomach upset and pain
- Pain while urinating
- Dizziness
- Feeling of numbness, crawling, itching, numbness
Rare side effects
- Loss of vision
- Anxiety
- Bleeding in the eye
- Pain in the bone and chest
- Cold sweat
- Convulsions(seizures)
- Cool and pale skin
- Lack of concentration
- Dryness of the mouth
- Fever
- Mental depression
- Seizures
- Drowsiness
- Excessive hunger
- Fever or chills
- Increased thirst and sweating
- Nightmares
- Prolonged, painful erection of the penis
- Sensitivity to light
- Shakiness
- Skin ulcers
- Sore throat
- Twitching of the muscles
Strength of Fildena 100mg
Drugs that are known to interact with this medicine
- Amyl Nitrite
- Amprenavir
- Atazanavir
- Boceprevir
- Boceprevir
- Cobicistat
- Darunavir
- Erythrityl Tetranitrate
- Indinavir
- Isosorbide dinitrate
- Isosorbide Mononitrate
- Lopinavir
- Molsidomine
- Propatyl Nitrate
- Fosamprenavir
- Nelfinavir
- Nitroglycerin
- Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate
- Ritonavir
- Riociguat
- Telaprevir
- Tipranavir
- Saquinavir
- Cannabis
- Ceritinib
- Conivaptan
- Clarithromycin
- Dihydrocodeine
- Duvelisib
- Fluconazole
- Fosnetupitant
- Idealalisble
- Itraconazole
- Larotrectinib
- Lefamulin
- Lorlatinib
- Lumacaftor
- Netupitant
- Simeprevir
- Voriconazole
- Alfuzosin
- Bunazosin
- Bosentan
- Delavirdine
- Erythromycin
- Etravirine
- Ketoconazole
- Prazosin
- Rifapentine
- Silodosin
- Tamsulosin
- Terazosin
- Trimazosin
- Voriconazole
Which Diseases Interact With Fildena 100mg
- Cardiovascular disease
- Pulmonary disease
- Peyronie’s disease
- Stomach ulcers or bleeding
- Sickle cell anaemia
- Renal dysfunction
- Priapism
- Loss of hearing
- Liver disease
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- Seizure disorders
When to avoid taking the drug
- Allergic reactions:The patient may be sensitive to one of the drug constituents
- Hearing impairment: When ringing occurs in ears, the drug should be stopped immediately
- Cardiac issues: Any cardiac health issues in which sex is not allowed for the patient. This may cause stress on cardiac muscles
- Priapism: If the erection lasts for more than 4 hours which may prove extremely painful
Things to avoid when using the drug
- Taking grapefruit in diet along with the intake of the drug may delay the absorption of salt in the body
- Consuming heavy meals such as cheeseburger or fries may lead to delay in absorption
- Do not take any herbal medicines or vitamins along with sildenafil. Tell your doctor about every medication you are currently taking before switching to Fildena 100mg
General Information
- Use Fildena 100mg only when recommended by your physician
- Take the medicine as prescribed
- Avoid taking more than one pill in a day
- Visit your physician in case you experience any side effects
Precautions
- Alcohol: Taking alcohol along with the drug may lower down the blood pressure to an unsafe level. Hence avoid the use of alcohol during treatment
- Pregnancy: Consumption of this drug in pregnant ladies can prove disastrous as it may cause deformities in the fetus
- Lactation: Use of Fildena 100mg in breastfeeding women is not recommended as the drug metabolites are secreted in milk
- Children: Use of this drug in children below than 18 years is not at all recommended. It increases the risk of death in children
- Driving: Use of this medicine while driving is not allowed as such the