Silagra
Indicated to address penile vascular tone to manage erectile performance and alleviate clinical physical dysfunction.
- Category
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Active ingredient
- Sildenafil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Silagra vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Silagra details
- Condition
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Alternative names
- sildenafil
- Therapeutic class
- Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- PDE5 Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- nitrate use; unstable cardiac disease
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing; indigestion
- Moderate side effects
- nasal congestion; dizziness; visual changes
- Serious side effects
- priapism, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- 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
- TGA Category B: Not for female use. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
Patient summary
indicated to address penile vascular tone to manage erectile performance and alleviate clinical physical dysfunction.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits PDE5 to stabilise local cyclic GMP, facilitating smooth muscle relaxation and cavernous blood inflow.