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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Pulmopres Tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Sometimes, it is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). It contains Tadalafil, which works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis; this allows the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. Thereby, it helps to treat erectile dysfunction. It relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate. It is used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the blood vessels in the chest. Thereby increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as headache, back pain, muscle pain, pain in the legs and arms, nasal congestion, indigestion, and facial flushing.
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Composition :

TADALAFIL-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Pulmopres Tablet

Pulmopres Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors, primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Sometimes, Pulmopres Tablet is also used to treat pulmonary arterial  hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Erectile dysfunction is the inability to keep a hard and erect penis suitable for sexual activity. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also called as prostate enlargement, is the non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland.

Pulmopres Tablet contains ‘Tadalafil’, which works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis; this allows the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. Thereby, it helps to treat erectile dysfunction. Pulmopres Tablet relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate. Pulmopres Tablet used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the blood vessels in the chest. Thereby increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.

You are advised to take Pulmopres Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, back pain, muscle pain, pain in the legs and arms, nasal congestion, indigestion, and facial flushing. 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 Pulmopres Tablet if you are taking nitrates (used to treat angina), riociguat (used to treat pulmonary hypertension) or alpha-blockers; if you have heart problems or stroke, low blood pressure or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Pulmopres Tablet is not intended for use in women. Pulmopres Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Pulmopres Tablet should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

Uses of Pulmopres Tablet

Treatment of Erectile dysfunction (impotence), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

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/capsule.Orally disintegrating tablet/strip: Keep the tablet/strip in the mouth and allow it to disintegrate. Do not swallow as a whole. Avoid handling the tablet/strip with wet hands.Jelly: Place the jelly in the mouth or under the tongue and allow it to dissolve.Mouth dissolving tablet: Place the tablet on the tongue and let it dissolve or disintegrate in the mouth without water.

Medicinal Benefits

Pulmopres Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. Pulmopres Tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Sometimes, Pulmopres Tablet is also used to treat pulmonary arterial  hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Pulmopres Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis; this allows the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. Thereby, it helps to treat erectile dysfunction. Pulmopres Tablet relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate. Pulmopres Tablet used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the blood vessels in the chest. Thereby, increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.

How Pulmopres Tablet Works

Pulmopres Tablet contains ‘Tadalafil’, which works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis; this allows the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. Thereby, it helps to treat erectile dysfunction. Pulmopres Tablet relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Pulmopres Tablet

  • Headache
  • Back pain
  • Muscle pain
  • Pain in legs and arms
  • Nasal congestion
  • Indigestion
  • Facial flushing

What if I have taken an overdose of Pulmopres Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Pulmopres Tablet as it may cause overdose which may worsen common adverse effects such as dizziness, headache, low blood pressure, and in rare cases priapism (prolonged erection of the penis ). If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Pulmopres Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking nitrates (used to treat angina), riociguat (used to treat pulmonary hypertension) or alpha-blockers; if you have heart problems or stroke, low blood pressure or uncontrolled high blood pressure, if you ever had a loss of vision. Inform your doctor if you have sickle cell anaemia (abnormal red blood cells), multiple myeloma (cancer of bone marrow), leukaemia (blood cell cancer), deformation in the penis, severe kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience loss of vision or hearing while taking Pulmopres Tablet . Pulmopres Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Pulmopres Tablet should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TadalafilIsosorbide mononitrate
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TadalafilNitroprusside
Critical

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TadalafilIsosorbide mononitrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Pulmopres Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Pulmopres Tablet 15's with Isosorbide mononitrate can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isosorbide mononitrate with Pulmopres Tablet 15's is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilNitroprusside
Critical
How does the drug interact with Pulmopres Tablet 15's:
Taking Pulmopres Tablet 15's with Nitroprusside can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pulmopres Tablet 15's with Nitroprusside is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience dizziness, or heart palpitations, seek immediate medical attention. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilRiociguat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Pulmopres Tablet 15's:
Taking Pulmopres Tablet 15's with Riociguat may increase the risk or severity of lower the blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Riociguat with Pulmopres Tablet 15's is generally not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, headache, and nasal congestion consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilIsosorbide dinitrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Pulmopres Tablet 15's:
Taking Pulmopres Tablet 15's with Isosorbide dinitrate can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isosorbide dinitrate with Pulmopres Tablet 15's is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilAmyl nitrite
Critical
How does the drug interact with Pulmopres Tablet 15's:
Taking Pulmopres Tablet 15's with Amyl Nitrite can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pulmopres Tablet 15's with Amyl nitrite is generally avoided as it can lead to interaction. They can be taken only when advised by a doctor. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms like dizziness, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilSildenafil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pulmopres Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Pulmopres Tablet 15's and Sildenafil may increase the risk of developing low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Pulmopres Tablet 15's and Sildenafil can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor advises. However, if you experience dizziness, headache, heart palpitations consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
TadalafilKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pulmopres Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole with Pulmopres Tablet 15's may increase the blood levels and effects of Pulmopres Tablet 15's. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Pulmopres Tablet 15's together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if your condition worsens or you experience any symptoms like chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
TadalafilTelithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pulmopres Tablet 15's:
Using Pulmopres Tablet 15's with Telithromycin may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Pulmopres Tablet 15's. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pulmopres Tablet 15's with Telithromycin can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor if you experience shortness of breath, visual disturbances, hearing loss, or irregular heartbeat consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilMiconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pulmopres Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Miconazole with Pulmopres Tablet 15's may increase blood levels and effects of Pulmopres Tablet 15's. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between miconazole and Pulmopres Tablet 15's, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath, dizziness, visual disturbances, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
TadalafilCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pulmopres Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Pulmopres Tablet 15's with Ceritinib may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Pulmopres Tablet 15's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Pulmopres Tablet 15's with Ceritinib together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you notice trouble breathing, problems with your eyesight, trouble hearing, chest pain, a fast or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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TADALAFIL-20MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
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TADALAFIL-20MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice

How to manage the interaction:
Drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice with Pulmopres Tablet 15's may increase the blood levels and effects of Pulmopres Tablet 15's. Avoid or limit drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with Pulmopres Tablet 15's.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Erectile dysfunction:

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

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

  • Avoid the usage of tobacco.

  • Share intimate time with your partner.

  • Stay sexually active to prevent further problems with erectile dysfunction.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): 

  • Avoid foods like sugars, carbonated beverages, tea, citrus fruits, tomatoes, spicy foods, chocolate and tea. 

  • Limit fluid intake as excess fluid intake could cause an urge to urinate frequently.

  • Avoid drinking excess alcohol or caffeinated drinks as they can worsen the symptoms.

  • Maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly.

  • Quit smoking.

  • Take 6-8glasses or liquids every day.

  • Avoid processed foods. Instead, choose whole, unprocessed foods.

  • Include fruits, vegetables, and fibre-rich food in your diet.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PDE5-INHIBITORS, BPH AGENTS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are advised not to consume alcohol while taking Pulmopres Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Pulmopres Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Pulmopres Tablet is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Pulmopres Tablet may cause dizziness. Therefore you are advised to drive and operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Pulmopres Tablet if you have liver impairment/liver disease or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Pulmopres Tablet if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Pulmopres Tablet should not be given to children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

FAQs

Pulmopres Tablet is used to treat Erectile dysfunction (impotence), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
Pulmopres Tablet relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate, thereby reduces the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate.
In some cases, Pulmopres Tablet is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the chest's blood vessels. Thereby, increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.
No, do not take Pulmopres Tablet with nitrates. Taking Pulmopres Tablet with medicines used to treat angina/chest pain, such as nitrates/nitroglycerin, may cause severe lowering of blood pressure. You are advised not to take Pulmopres Tablet if you are taking nitrates or have a history of heart attack/stroke.
No, Pulmopres Tablet should not be taken along with blood-pressure-lowering medicines. Pulmopres Tablet relaxes and widens the blood vessels; this causes a decrease in blood pressure. Therefore, if Pulmopres Tablet is taken with blood pressure lowering medicines, it could lead to a lowering of blood pressure.
Pulmopres Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, thereby allows the blood flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited.
Common side-effects of Pulmopres Tablet may include headache, back pain, muscle pain, pain in the legs and arms, nasal congestion, indigestion, and facial flushing. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Pulmopres Tablet taken up to once daily for 18 to 24 months was safe and well tolerated. These findings support the long-term use of Tadalafil in the clinical management of erectile dysfunction. However, it is recommended to take only if prescribed by the doctor.
Pulmopres Tablet is a safe and effective medication. However, Tadalafil is not suitable for some people. To ensure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Tadalafil or any other medicine. are taking medicines or having any underlying medical conditions.
Pulmopres Tablet contains Tadalafil, 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.
There is no evidence that consuming Tadalafil reduces fertility in either women or men. However, consult a doctor before using it if you're trying to conceive.
Alcohol can make it more challenging to get an erection. To get the most out of Tadalafil, avoid excessive drinking before taking it.
If you have a sudden loss of vision or sudden problems with your hearing – stop taking Tadalafil if this happens. You have a prolonged or painful erection, especially if it lasts for more than 2 hours.
No – do not take Pulmopres Tablet more than once a day.
If you're taking Tadalafil to treat erectile dysfunction, you should be able to get an erection within 30 minutes to 36 hours. You must be sexually excited for it to operate. Your erection should subside after you have sex.
Erectile dysfunction can often be improved if you make changes to your lifestyle, such as maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, cutting down on the amount of alcohol you drink, not taking recreational drugs, exercising and reducing stress.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Other Info - PUL0136

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