Drug Name: VIAGRA
IMPORTANT VIAGRA 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 VIAGRA.
SILDENAFIL - ORAL (sill-DEN-uh-fil)
COMMON VIAGRA 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 (Sildenafil) 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 Viagra
and seek immediate medical attention. If you notice
other effects from Viagra 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 this
drug. Since Viagra 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 this drug, 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).
Do not start or stop Viagra or 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 Viagra overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting, or prolonged erection.
VIAGRA NOTES:
Do not share Viagra with others, since they may
have a problem that is not effectively treated
by Viagra. Use of Viagra does not protect against
sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis
B, gonorrhea).
MISSED VIAGRA 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. |
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Viagra Drug Information
