Caverta 100 mg Ranbaxy

ABOUT CAVERTA 

Caverta by Ranbaxy is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor. It works by relaxing and dilating the blood vessels in the lungs. This lowers the blood pressure in the lungs and helps to improve your ability to exercise.

MEDICINE USES :

Sildenafil Citrate is used for treating high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension [PAH]).

SILDENAFIL CITRATE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS :

Diarrhea; dizziness; flushing; headache; mild pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; muscle aches; nausea; nosebleed; sore throat; stuffy or runny nose; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning, numbness, or tingling; chest pain; confusion; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever; memory loss; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; painful or prolonged erection; persistent or severe pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; ringing in the ears; seizure; severe or persistent dizziness or nosebleed; severe or persistent vision changes; shortness of breath; speech problems; sudden decrease or loss of hearing; sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

SAFETY INFORMATION (Precautions) for CAVERTA SILDENAFIL CITRATE TABLETS :

This is not a complete list. Ask your health care provider for more information.

MEDICATION STORAGE REQUIREMENTS :

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

DRUG INTERACTIONS :

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

    an antibiotic such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin;
    antifungal medicine such as ketoconazole or itraconazole;
    medicine to treat HIV/AIDS, such as atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, or saquinavir; or
    drugs to treat high blood pressure or a prostate disorder.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.