| Brand | Generic |
| Active Ingredient | Sildenafil Citrate |
| Starts In | 30 Minutes To 1 Hour |
| Last Long | 4-5 Hours |
| Type | Erectile Dysfunction |
How It Works
Viagra 150 mg contains the ingredient Sildenafil Citrate that relaxes the muscles present in the walls of the blood vessels. It works by increasing the blood circulation to specific areas of the body, including the penis. When a person is sexually stimulated, Nitric Oxide is released into the penis. Nitric Oxide is responsible for the production of cGMP that controls the dilation and contraction of blood vessels. An enzyme known as PDE 5 destroys cGMP. Viagra 150 mg blocks the action of PDE 5 and allows cGMP to be produced properly. This allows the blood flow easily to the penis. As more and more blood flows to the penis, a pressure is created. Thus, an erection is achieved.
Uses
Viagra 120 mg is prescribed for the treatment of following problems:
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED) – a condition that causes an inability to achieve or sustain an erection making it difficult to have sexual intercourse.
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) – high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the heart.
Dosage
Viagra 150 mg pill is a recommended treatment for men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. The dose is determined as per individual diagnosis and prescription by the doctor. The medication should be taken on an empty stomach for it to dissolve faster into the system. When taken as per directions, the medicine starts showing effects within 30 minutes and helps get strong undying erections that last longer. The effects of the medicine stay up to 4-5 hours.
Missed Dosage: This medicine is consumed as and when required. Therefore, the chances of missing a dose are very less. If you are taking this medicine for the treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), you should take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it’s time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take an overdose or a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose: An overdose can lead to serious side-effects. If problems persist for long, contact your doctor immediately.
Important Advisory
Before you take Viagra 150 mg, tell your doctor:
- If you are allergic to certain medications.
- If you take nitrates for chest pain.
- If you have a medical history of stroke, heart attack, irregular heartbeat, and chest pain.
- If you suffer from epilepsy or seizures.
- If you suffer from diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, etc.
- If you have a physical deformity of the penis or Peyronie’s.
- If you have a retinal disorder such as retinitis pigmentosa.
- If you have blood circulation problems.
Side Effects
Common side-effects of Viagra 150 mg include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Motion sickness
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Headaches
- Diarrhea
- Nosebleed
- Indigestion
In some rare cases, conditions such as Priapism (a prolonged erection of more than 4 hours) and NAION (sudden vision loss in one or both eyes) can occur.
Drug Interactions
You should tell your doctor if you take any form of herbal, OTC, recreational, or any other form of drugs. These drugs can affect the way Viagra 150 mg works.
- Alpha-blockers such as alfuzosin, doxazosin, prazosin, tamsulosin, and terazosin
- Amlodipine
- Antifungal medications such as itraconazole and ketoconazole
- Blood thinners such as warfarin
- Cimetidine
- Antibiotics such as erythromycin and clarithromycin
- Efavirenz
- Beta-blockers such as atenolol, labetalol, metoprolol, and nadolol
- HIV Protease inhibitors such as atazanavir, indinavir, darunavir, fosamprenavir, lopinavir, saquinavir, and ritonavir
- Medications for seizures such as carbamazepine and phenytoin
- Other medicine for Erectile Dysfunction
- Medications for blood pressure
Interaction with alcohol
Alcohol is known to increase the chances of experiencing side-effects. Avoid consuming alcohol alongside this medication at all costs.
Storage Instructions
Viagra 150 mg pills are strong medicated tablets that should be stored carefully to keep the medicine apt for usage and effective results.
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- Keep it away from moisture and light.
- Retain the original packaging of the medicine.
- Keep it away from children.
- Store under controlled temperatures as mentioned in the packaging.
