Penegra
Sildenafil tablets for erectile dysfunction. It works only with sexual stimulation, increasing blood flow to the penis.
- Category
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Active ingredient
- Sildenafil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Penegra vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Penegra details
- Condition
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Alternative names
- sildenafil
- Therapeutic class
- Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- PDE5 Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- organic nitrates use; severe cardiac failure; severe hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing; dyspepsia
- Moderate side effects
- nasal congestion; dizziness; visual changes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Zydus Cadila
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Nitrates; Alpha Blockers; Erythromycin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult men.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not for female use. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
Serious side effects
priapism, requires immediate medical attention; sudden hearing loss, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Sildenafil tablets for erectile dysfunction. It works only with sexual stimulation, increasing blood flow to the penis.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits PDE5 enzymes, maintaining cyclic GMP levels to relax penile arterial smooth muscles and promote blood filling.