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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:40 PM IST
Penegra 100 Tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men. Additionally, it may also be used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) in adults to improve the ability to exercise and to slow down clinical worsening. It contains Sildenafil, which works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, thereby allowing the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. Thus, it helps treat erectile dysfunction. It relaxes blood vessels, increases the blood supply to the lungs and reduces the workload of the heart. Thereby, helps to treat pulmonary hypertension. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, dizziness, indigestion and stomach upset. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

SILDENAFIL-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Penegra 100 Tablet

Penegra 100 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE 5) inhibitors primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men. Additionally, Penegra 100 Tablet may also be used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) in adults to improve the ability to exercise and to slow down clinical worsening.
 
Penegra 100 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, thereby allowing the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. Thus, Penegra 100 Tablet helps treat erectile dysfunction. Penegra 100 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels, increases the blood supply to the lungs and reduces the workload of the heart. Thereby, treating pulmonary hypertension.
 
You are advised to take Penegra 100 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Penegra 100 Tablet may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, dizziness, indigestion and stomach upset. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Do not take Penegra 100 Tablet if you are allergic to any of the components or if you are taking nitrate medicines or riociguat (a drug used to treat pulmonary hypertension). Penegra 100 Tablet is not recommended for use in children. Consult your doctor if you experience hearing or visual impairment. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may impair your ability to get an erection. Taking Penegra 100 Tablet after a heavy meal might take longer time for the medicine to work; therefore you are advised to take Penegra 100 Tablet with light meals.

Uses of Penegra 100 Tablet

Treatment of Erectile dysfunction (impotence) and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Medicinal Benefits

Penegra 100 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE 5) inhibitors, primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men and pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) in adults to improve the ability to exercise and to slow down clinical worsening. Penegra 100 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, thereby allowing the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. However, Penegra 100 Tablet helps the person to get an erection only if he is sexually stimulated. Penegra 100 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels, increases the blood supply to the lungs and reduces the workload of the heart. Thereby treating pulmonary hypertension.

Side Effects of Penegra 100 Tablet

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Indigestion
  • Stomach upset

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water as a whole. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet. Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose using the measuring cup provided by the pack.Powder for oral suspension: Check the label for directions before use. Add the prescribed quantity of water to the powder, close the cap and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Take the prescribed dose using the dosing syringe.Sachet: Open the sachet and consume the entire contents.Orally disintegrating strip: Keep the strip in the mouth and allow it to disintegrate. Do not swallow as a whole. Avoid handling the strip with wet hands.Jelly: Place the jelly in the mouth or under the tongue and allow it to dissolve.Effervescent tablets: Check the label for directions and take it as advised by the doctor. Dissolve the effervescent tablet in half a glass of water and consume the solution immediately.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Penegra 100 Tablet if you are allergic to any of the components, if you are taking medicines called nitrates which are used to treat angina or chest pain, or guanylate cyclase stimulator medicines (used to treat heart failure and PAH). Inform your doctor if you have/had heart problems such as angina, heart attack, irregular heartbeat, or heart failure, blood circulation problems, low blood pressure, eye or ear problems, sickle cell anaemia (an abnormality of red blood cells), multiple myeloma (cancer of bone marrow), leukaemia (cancer of blood cells), stomach ulcer, bleeding problems, problems with the shape of the penis or Peyronie's disease (a condition that causes painful erections).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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SildenafilTelaprevir
Critical
SildenafilAtazanavir
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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SILDENAFIL-100MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintaining a healthy weight, eating balanced diet and regular exercising may help you manage erectile dysfunction.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may temporarily impair your ability to get an erection.

  • Avoid usage of tobacco.

  • Share intimate time with your partner.

Habit Forming

No

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
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