VIAGRA DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to
supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or
effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this
drug.
SILDENAFIL - ORAL (sill-DEN-uh-fil)
COMMON
BRAND NAME(S): Viagra
USES: This medication is used to
treat male sexual function problems (erection problems).
HOW TO
USE: This drug is taken by mouth as needed between four hours and
one-half hour before sexual activity (about one hour before is most
effective). Take only as directed, usually once daily as needed.
Sildenafil works along with sexual stimulation to help achieve an
erection.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, flushing, stomach upset,
nasal stuffiness, diarrhea and dizziness might occur. If these effects
persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report
promptly: painful or other urination problems, vision problems, skin rash.
Very unlikely but report promptly: chest pain, fainting, foot or ankle
swelling. If you experience a painful or prolonged erection (lasting
longer than 4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate medical
attention. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug,
tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially
drug allergies), penis conditions such as fibrosis/scarring (e.g.,
Peyronie's disease), history of painful/prolonged erection (priapism),
sickle cell anemia, blood system cancers (such as leukemia or myeloma),
eye problems (retina diseases), kidney or liver disease, bleeding
disorders, active stomach ulcers, heart disease, stroke, very high or low
blood pressure. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate side effects of
this drug. Since this drug may cause dizziness, caution is advised when
performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving). To avoid dizziness
and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up
slowly. This drug is not to be used in women or children. The elderly may
be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug; therefore caution is
advised in this group.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor
of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially
of: nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate),
nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine,
erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole),
mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), high blood pressure medicines,
certain HIV protease inhibitors (such as saquinavir, ritonavir,
amprenavir), delavirdine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor
or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include severe dizziness, fainting, or prolonged
erection.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others,
since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this
drug. Use of this drug does not protect against sexually transmitted
diseases (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B, gonorrhea, syphilis)
MISSED
DOSE: Not applicable.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature
between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and
moisture. |
