Viamax 50mg Tablet

Uses of Viamax 50mg Tablet

• Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
• Pulmonary arterial hypertension

How does Viamax 50mg Tablet work?

It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis, thereby increasing blood flow into the penis during sexual stimulation. This helps you achieve and maintain a hard, erect penis suitable for sexual

Side Effects of Viamax 50mg Tablet

• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Indigestion
• Stomach upset

Quick Suggestions:

• Take Sildenafil as prescribed by your doctor for your specific medical condition.
• Some common side effects of Sildenafil may include headache, nausea, dizziness, indigestion, and stomach upset. Most of these side effects are mild and temporary.
• Do not take Sildenafil if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are taking nitrate medicines or riociguat (used for pulmonary hypertension).
• Sildenafil is not recommended for use in children.
• If you experience hearing or visual impairment, consult your doctor.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while using Sildenafil, as it may affect your ability to achieve an erection.
• Taking Sildenafil after a heavy meal may delay its effect, so it's advisable to take it with lighter meals.

Indications:

Viamax 100mg is a prescription medication primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. 

Pharmacology

It belongs to a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors, and it works by inhibiting cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate (cGMP) to facilitate the onset and maintenance of male erections.

Dosage & Administration of Viamax 50mg Tablet

Here are the recommended doses of Sildenafil for adults based on different conditions:

For Erectile Dysfunction:

• The usual adult dose is 50 mg taken approximately 1 hour before sexual activity.
• Your doctor may adjust the dose based on how you respond to the medication.
• The maximum dose is 100 mg per dose, and it should not be taken more than once in a 24-hour period.

For Elderly Individuals (Over 65 years):

• A lower initial dose of 25 mg is recommended.

For Hepatic Impairment (Liver Problems):

• Initially, a dose of 25 mg is recommended.

For Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension:

• The recommended dose is 20 mg, to be taken three times daily.
• Administer the doses 4-6 hours apart.

For Renal Impairment (Kidney Problems):

• If your creatinine clearance (CrCl) is less than 30 ml/min, an initial dose of 25 mg is recommended.

Interaction

• Be cautious when combining sildenafil with medications that lower blood pressure, such as organic nitrates used for angina.
• Some antibiotics like erythromycin and rifampin, as well as protease inhibitors like Ritonavir and Saquinavir, used for HIV treatment, may increase sildenafil levels in the blood.
• Antifungal medications like ketoconazole and itraconazole may lower sildenafil clearance.

Contraindications

• Do not use sildenafil if you are hypersensitive to any component of the medication.
• Avoid using sildenafil if you take organic nitrates regularly or irregularly.
• People who have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, a stroke, or heart failure in the past 6 months should not take sildenafil.

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Sildenafil is classified as Category B during pregnancy. It has not been studied in pregnant women adequately.
• Sildenafil is not recommended for women and has been shown to be teratogenic and embryotoxic in animal studies.

Precautions & Warnings

Be cautious if you have allergies to drugs, heart or blood vessel issues, abrupt vision loss, diabetes, kidney or liver problems, leukemia, multiple myeloma, penile diseases, bleeding disorders, stomach ulcers, sickle cell anemia, color vision problems, sudden hearing loss, or if you are receiving other treatments for impotence.

Storage Conditions

Store sildenafil in a dry place, away from light and heat, and out of the reach of children.