| Active Ingredient | Sildenafil Citrate |
| Brand Name | Silagra 50 |
| Manufacturer | Cipla Ltd |
| Strength | 50mg |
| Indication | Erectile Dysfunction |
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Silagra 50mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis. This helps men to get or maintain an erection. It belongs to a group of medicines known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors.
Silagra 50mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. You should take about 1 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 1 hour. This medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. However, you should not take this medicine if you do not have erectile dysfunction. It should not be taken more than once a day.
The most common side effects of this medicine are flushing (sense of warmth), headache, dizziness, blurred vision, muscle pain, stomach upset, and rash. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away. They may be able to help by changing the dosage or prescribing you an alternate medicine.
Silagra 50mg Tablet is not intended for use by women and men should avoid using any other medicines to treat impotence without talking to a doctor first. It can be dangerous to take it along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain or angina). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, 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 increases the chances of side effects.
Uses of Silagra Tablet
- Erectile dysfunction
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Side effects of Silagra 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 Silagra
- Blurred vision
- Muscle pain
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Upset stomach
- Rash
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Dizziness
- Nausea
How to use Silagra 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. Silagra 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Silagra Tablet works
Silagra 50mg Tablet 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.
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with a Silagra 50mg Tablet.
Information regarding the use of Silagra 50mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Silagra 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Silagra 50mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Silagra 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Silagra 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Silagra 50mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A lowering of dose may be considered if it is not well-tolerated.
Silagra 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Silagra 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Silagra 50mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take a Silagra Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Silagra 50mg 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.
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Silagra 50mg Tablet 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 Silagra 50mg Tablet 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.
Fact Box
- Chemical Class: Benzenesulfonamide Derivative
- Habit Forming: No
- Therapeutic Class: SEX STIMULANTS REJUVENATORS
- Action Class: Phosphodiesterase-V (PDE-5) Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Silagra with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Tolterodine (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Sildenafil with Tolterodine.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Isosorbide Dinitrate (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Sildenafil with Isosorbide Dinitrate. If Sildenafil is essential, ensure a gap of at least 24 hours after discontinuing Isosorbide Dinitrate. Please consult your doc… More
Ranolazine (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Ranolazine with Sildenafil.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Aripiprazole (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Sildenafil with Aripiprazole.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Isosorbide Dinitrate (Sublingual route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Sildenafil with Isosorbide Dinitrate. If Sildenafil is essential, ensure a gap of at least 24 hours after discontinuing Isosorbide Dinitrate. Please consult your doctor.
Concomitant use may cause a severe drop in blood pressure that may lead to a heart attack.