Suhagra 100 mg Tablets

How does Suhagra 100mg work?

Suhagra 100 mg contains the active ingredient sildenafil. It’s a powerful phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor or PDE5 inhibitor. It increases blood flow to the penis during sex, making it easier to have a hard erection. This helps treat male sexual function problems.

• Due to the action of the enzyme PDE5, blood can’t reach the penis easily. So, the man may lose an erection during sex or have weak or soft erection. 
• Suhagra inhibits the action of PDE5. By inhibiting PDE5, it increases Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate (cGMP).
• cGMP relaxes blood vessels, which allows enough blood flow for the erection to occur.
• However, this medication will not work in the absence of sexual arousal/sexual stimulation. You’ll need to be sexually excited for Suhagra to work. 

Uses of Suhagra 100mg

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) 

Inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. 

Benefits

• Improves erection quality, chances of successful intercourse 
• Restores sexual health and performance 
• Builds confidence in the bedroom 
• Increases self-esteem in men with ED
• Improves quality of life and relationships

Dosage

• The recommended dose of Suhagra 100mg is one tablet per day. The time it takes for the medicine to show its effects varies from person to person. 
• Take the pill 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual intercourse. 
• Take a tablet as a whole, swallowing it with sufficient water. 
• Do not split, crush, chew the pill. 
• Do not eat large, high-fat meals while taking this medication as it may slow down its effects. 
• Do not consume grapefruits while you’re being treated for erectile dysfunction with Suhagra. 

Missed Dose

This medicine is taken as and when required. So, you’re less likely to miss a dose. If it is time for your next prescribed dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses within 24 hours.

Overdose

An overdose of the drug can lead to serious side effects. If you suspect an overdose e.g., you have taken extra doses or double doses by mistake, talk to your doctor. 

Safety Advice

Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to drink alcohol with Suhagra 100mg (sildenafil citrate tablets)

Pregnancy : POSSIBLY UNSAFE
This medicine is not approved for use in women. It’s for male sexual health problems (impotence or ED).

Breastfeeding : POSSIBLY UNSAFE
This medicine is not meant for women’s use. Information regarding the use of Suhagra during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not available. Consult your doctor for further information.

Driving : UNSAFE
This drug can make you dizzy or affect your vision. Do not drive or use hazardous machinery until you are fully aware of its effects.

Kidney : POSSIBLY SAFE
Sildenafil is not known to impair kidney health. Use caution if you have severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Liver:  CAUTION
Suhagra 100 mg will be processed by your liver, so use caution if you have an existing liver problem. Consult your doctor for further advice. Your doctor will probably adjust the dosage for you. 

Other Precautions

Suhagra tablets may not be suitable for you if you suffer from certain medical conditions. Before you take this medicine, let your doctor know:

• If you are allergic to the active ingredient sildenafil citrate. 
• If you take medicines called nitrates for chest pain.
• If you suffer from conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, etc.
• If you have uncontrolled blood pressure.
• If you have a physical deformity of the penis or Peyronie’s.
• If you have a rare inherited eye condition such as retinitis pigmentosa.
• If you suffer from epilepsy or seizures.
• If you have a history of stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure, etc.
• If you suffer from arrhythmia or irregular heartbeats.   
• If you have blood cell problems such as leukemia, sickle cell anemia, etc.
• If you have kidney disease or liver problems.
• If you have a history of substance abuse. 
• If you suffer from ischemic heart disease.
• If you take another erectile dysfunction drug.
• Discuss your medical history in detail with the doctor. 

This is an erectile dysfunction treatment only for adult men. If you are a woman, do not take this medicine. 

Discuss your medical history in detail with the doctor. 

Side effects of Suhagra 100mg

Some side effects can occur while taking Suhagra 100mg tablets. The most common side effects are:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach upset
• Stuffy nose
• Flushing
• Indigestion
• Nosebleed

These are usually mild and temporary, they will go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. In rare events, more serious side effects can take place such as:

• Visual disturbances
• Bloody and cloudy urine
• A prolonged and painful erection that lasts for more than 4 hours (priapism)
• Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes 
• Blurred vision
• Hearing loss
• Trouble breathing
• Chest pain
• Palpitations
• Muscle pain
• High blood pressure
• Low blood pressure
• Allergic reactions

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you experience any severe side effects, discontinue use and contact your doctor. 

Drug Interactions

Certain medications can interact with Suhagra 100mg and affect the way the PDE5 inhibitor works. If you take any medications e.g., prescription or non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbs, supplements, let your doctor know about them. 

Possible interactions may occur with:

• Amlodipine
• Carbamazepine
• Clarithromycin
• Dexamethasone
• Ritonavir
• Phenytoin
• Nitroglycerin
• Terazosin
• Isoniazid
• Imatinib Mesylate
• Other medicines for ED

Interaction with Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol along with sildenafil citrate tablets or any PDE5 inhibitor. Alcohol increases the risk of side effects such as dizziness, fainting, flushing, blurred vision, and changes in heart rate. 

Interaction with Grapefruit Juice

Drinking grapefruit juice along with Suhagra 100mg (sildenafil citrate) can increase its level in your body. So, it may not work for ED as it is intended to. 

Storage Instructions

• Store Suhagra 100 mg tablets safely in their original packaging.
• Keep these pills out of reach of children and pets.
• Keep these pills away from direct heat, moisture, and sunlight.
• Store the pills at room temperature.
• Only consume the pills before their expiration date. 

Substitutes Available

• Aurogra 100 mg
• Caverta 100 mg
• Fildena 100 mg
• Viagra 100 mg

References

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