Assurans 20 mg (Sildenafil Citrate)
Assurans 20 mg Tablet belongs to a combination of medicines known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. It may be catching on an empty stomach or with a meal, but it takes a fixed time each day.
- Category : Erectile Dysfunction
- Manufacturer : Generic
- Active Substance : Sildenafil
- Customer Rate
- Prescription : Required or Will Provide upon Online Doctor Consultation
INTRODUCTION
ASSURANS TABLET contains Sildenafil which belongs to the group of medicines called Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. It is used in adults and in children to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH can be defined as an increased blood pressure in the blood vessels that supplies the lungs. It can be caused due to narrowing of blood vessels (arteries) supplying the heart and the lungs. Symptoms of PAH might include shortness of breath, tiredness, weakness and feeling faint.
Sildenafil reduces blood pressure within the lungs by relaxing the blood vessels supplying the lungs. This enhances blood flow and oxygen supply to the lungs which ultimately reduces pressure within the lungs and improves its functions.
Before taking ASSURANS TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. It should be used with caution in patients with eye problems, stomach problems, anemia or penile deformity. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice while taking ASSURANS TABLET, as it may increase the risk of side effects.
ASSURANS TABLET should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Women of childbearing potential should use suitable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with ASSURANS TABLET. It is also not suitable for use in infants aged below 1 year.
The most common side effects of ASSURANS TABLET are headache, muscle pain or stiffness, dizziness, blurred vision, or flushing. Consult your doctor if any of the side effect troubles you. Also inform your doctor if you experience any painful or prolonged erections after taking ASSURANS TABLET.
USES OF ASSURANS TABLET
- Treats pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults and in children
HOW ASSURANS TABLET WORKS
ASSURANS TABLET reduces blood pressure within the lungs, where sildenafil acts by blocking the effects of certain enzymes (PDE5) which limits blood flow to the lungs. As a result, it causes widening of blood vessels (arteries) supplying the lungs, improves blood supply to the lungs and enhances pulmonary functions.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take ASSURANS TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not cursh or chew. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking ASSURANS TABLET without consulting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ASSURANS TABLET
COMMON
- Headache
- Flushing
- Indigestion, diarrhoea
- Pain in the arms or legs
- Infection under the skin
- Flu-like symptoms, throat infection, fever
- Inflammation of the sinuses
- Decreased number of red blood cells (anaemia)
- Fluid retention
- Difficulty in sleeping, anxiety, shaking
- Sensation of pins and needles
- Reduced sensation to touch
- Eye problems (eye redness, blurred vision, light sensitivity, effects on colour vision, eye irritation)
- Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- Nosebleed, runny nose, cough, stuffy nose
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach inflammation, heartburn, piles, abdominal distension, dry mouth, diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Skin redness, night sweats
- Muscle pain, back pain
- Increased erections
UNCOMMON
- Eye problems (reduced sharpness of vision, double vision, abnormal sensation in the eye)
- Penile bleeding
- Presence of blood in semen and/or urine
- Breast enlargement in men
Stop taking ASSURANS TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Prolonged or painful erection
- Sudden, partial, temporary or permanent decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes
- Allergic reactions (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, lips and tongue, wheezing, difficulty breathing or swallowing)
- Pneumonia (infection of lungs) and other respiratory infection or inflammation (bronchitis)
- Abnormal heartbeat, chest pain, fainting
- Infections (viral infection of the gut, urinary tract infections and tooth cavities)
- Fits
- Hearing impairment
- Difficulty in breathing
- Inflammation of digestive tract
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.
Headache
Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.
Nausea And Vomiting
Take ASSURANS TABLET with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if your nausea worsens.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ASSURANS TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant unless considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. Women of child-bearing potential should use proper contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with ASSURANS TABLET.
BREASTFEEDING
USE WITH CAUTION
ASSURANS TABLET should be used with caution for use in breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
USE WITH CAUTION
Do not drive or operate any machines if you experience dizziness or blurred vision after taking ASSURANS TABLET.
ALCOHOL
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking ASSURANS TABLET as it may reduce the effectiveness of ASSURANS TABLET.
KIDNEY
USE WITH CAUTION
ASSURANS TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
LIVER
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ASSURANS TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases. It should be used with caution in patients with other minor liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
ALLERGY
CONTRAINDICATED
Do not take ASSURANS TABLET if you are allergic to Sildenafil.
LUNGS
USE WITH CAUTION
ASSURANS TABLET should be used with caution in patients with pulmonary hypertension caused due to narrowing or blockade of veins (instead of arteries). Kindly consult your doctor before taking.
HEART DISEASE
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ASSURANS TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart diseases (such as any recent heart attack or stroke, or severe low blood pressure). It should be used with caution in patients with other heart problems (such as problems in heart chambers or valves, low blood pressure at rest). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ASSURANS TABLET should be used in children and adolescents (aged between 1-18 years) only if prescribed by the physician. It is not recommended for use in infants aged below 1 year. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking
USE IN GERIATRICS
USE WITH CAUTION
ASSURANS TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking
OTHERS
ASSURANS TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- Previously had loss of vision due to non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION; a type of nerve damage caused due to lack of blood and oxygen supply to the eye)
Before taking ASSURANS TABLET inform your doctor if you have:
- Sickle cell anaemia (an inherited blood disorder characterized by low RBC count)
- Any type of rare inherited eye diseases (such as retinitis pigmentosa)
- Cancers of blood (leukaemia) or bone marrow (multiple myeloma)
- Penile deformation
- Peyronie’s disease (development of fibrous scar tissue that results in painful erection)
- Stomach ulcer or bleeding disorder such as haemophilia
- Nosebleeds
- Dehydration due to diarrhoea, fever, or less intake of fluids or increased sweating
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Before taking ASSURANS TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
- Nitrates or amyl nitrites (used for reliving chest pains) Ex. nitroglycerin and isosorbide dinitrite
- Other medicines used to treat PAH (Ex. riociguat, bosentan or iloprost)
- Medicines used to treat prostate problems or blood pressure such as alpha-blocker (Ex. silodosin, doxazosin)
- Ketoconazole or itraconazole (used to treat fungal infections)
- St. John’s wort or nefazodone (used to treat depression)
- Antibiotics (used to treat bacterial infections) Ex. erythromycin, clarithromycin and telithromycin
- Rifampicin (used in treatment of tuberculosis)
- Saquinavir and ritonavir (used to treat HIV infections)
- Medicines used for blood thinning (Ex. warfarin)
- Medicines used to treat epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital)
B. Drug – Food Interactions:
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking ASSURANS TABLET as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more ASSURANS TABLET, consult your doctor immediately as there can be chances of increased side effects.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Sildenafil |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Pulmonary Aterial Hypertension |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule, Oral Disintegrating Strips, Oral Jelly, Injection, Effervescent Tablet, Spray |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep ASSURANS TABLET out of reach of children
- Store ASSURANS TABLET at room temperature
Assurans 20 mg Tablet belongs to a combination of medicines known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. It may be catching on an empty stomach or with a meal, but it takes a fixed time each day.
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