Vasosure 20 Mg Tablet 10

Description

About Vasosure 20 mg Tablet

Vasosure 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of sildenafil citrate per tablet, supplied as a strip of 10 tablets. Sildenafil belongs to the phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor class.

How it works

PDE5 is the enzyme that breaks down cyclic GMP, the signal that keeps blood vessels relaxed. By blocking it, sildenafil allows cyclic GMP to persist in the arteries supplying the lungs, so those vessels stay wider and the pressure inside them falls, leaving the heart to work against less resistance.

What it is used for

At the 20 mg strength sildenafil is used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension — raised blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs — where it can improve exercise capacity.

Important: what this medicine is not

Sildenafil is not a calcium channel blocker, it is not a treatment for ordinary high blood pressure, and it is not used for angina. It is also a different use from the higher sildenafil strengths prescribed for erectile dysfunction. Do not change or stop your treatment on the basis of advice meant for a different class of medicine.

Safety and monitoring

Sildenafil must not be combined with nitrates or other nitric oxide donors, nor with riociguat, because the combination can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure. Headache, flushing, indigestion and nasal congestion are common. Tell your doctor about sudden changes in vision or hearing, and about an erection lasting more than four hours, which needs urgent medical attention. Dose and suitability are decided by your doctor and depend on your diagnosis and your other medicines.

Prescription and storage

A prescription from your healthcare provider is required to purchase sildenafil citrate. Store the tablets at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight, and out of the reach of children.