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
Viagra is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using
Viagra.
SILDENAFIL - ORAL (sill-DEN-uh-fil)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Viagra
VIAGRA
USES:
Viagra is used to treat male sexual function problems
(erection problems).
HOW TO USE VIAGRA: Viagra is taken by mouth as
needed between four hours and one-half hour before
sexual activity (about one hour before is most
effective). Take Viagra only as directed, usually once
daily as needed. Viagra works along with sexual
stimulation to help achieve an erection.
VIAGRA 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.
VIAGRA PRECAUTIONS: Before using Viagra, 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 Viagra. 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. Viagra is not to be used in
women or children. The elderly may be more sensitive to
the side effects of Viagra; therefore caution is advised
in this group.
VIAGRA 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.
VIAGRA OVERDOSE: If Viagra overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting, or prolonged erection.
VIAGRA 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)
VIAGRA MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
VIAGRA STORAGE: Store Viagra at room temperature
between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from
light and moisture. |
