Use and effectiveness of Revazio tablets for erection

Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors are drugs with hypotensive and vasodilating effects. They are widely used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Most of them are also used in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. Instructions for the use of Revazio, one of its representatives, indicates that the remedy is effective in the treatment of this particular pathology. According to the reviews of doctors and patients, this American-French drug has a number of advantages in the treatment of weak erection.

Roster

Revazio contains one active ingredient - sildenafil in the form of citrate. But it also contains a number of auxiliary components:

• cellulose;
• croscarmellose sodium;
• sodium hydrogen phosphate and magnesium stearate.

They are applied to oral pharmaceuticals to dissolve in the gastrointestinal tract at the desired stage.

Release form

The drug Revazio is available in one dosage form, in the form of 20 mg tablets. They are covered with a film coating to protect against premature destruction. The tablets have a unique appearance. Detailed characteristics are presented in the table.

The medicine is packed in blisters. They can be made from both aluminum foil and polyvinyl chloride. Each blister contains 15 tablets. 6 records fit into one cardboard box. There is a label to control unauthorized opening of the package.

Indications for use

Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors are unique in their selective action. Studies have shown that Revazio is effective for vessels of certain localizations:

The instructions for use of Revazio indicate only one indication - pulmonary hypertension. The insert also contains information that the presence of a sufficient effect in the case of prescribing a drug for the treatment of a severe form of this disease has not been proven. This concerns the VI functional class of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

In clinical practice, the appointment of Revazio is actively used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The drug is a fairly expensive drug, but the quality justifies the cost. Sildenafil-based products have been shown to have fewer side effects than other drugs in this group.

Revazio: instruction

Take pills by mouth. According to the recommendations, the standard dose for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension is 60 mg / day. Reception schedule - 3 times a day, the interval between each tablet (20 mg) - at least 6 hours.

There are a number of features for the use of Revazio in certain groups of people:

• in the presence of pathologies of the urinary system, it is necessary to monitor the tolerance, in some cases the dose is reduced to 2 tablets per day;
• severe liver dysfunctions can be an obstacle to prescribing medication, tolerance in the presence of this group of diseases has not been studied;
• due to the fact that the official instructions for the drug do not contain information on its use in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, the possibility of admission and the treatment regimen for this pathology should be checked with the attending physician.

There is no need to adjust the dosage when prescribing Revazio to elderly patients. In the treatment of weak potency, the course of taking sildenafil-based drugs lasts from 3 weeks to 3-4 months. The option of a one-time intake of the medication is possible in order to obtain a safety net against responsible intimate intimacy. In this case, the greatest effect can be achieved by taking the pill on an empty stomach, shortly before the "X" hour.

The cost may vary depending on the region and the status of the pharmacy chain

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Analogs of Revazio: which ones exist?

Sildenafil is the active substance of a number of products manufactured by various companies. Among them are the following trade names:

• Sildenafil - from the domestic manufacturer "North Star";
• Erexesil - 50 mg blue tablets;
• Vizarsin Ku-Tab is a cheaper alternative with the same active ingredient from the country of Slovenia;
• Olmax Strong is an expensive analogue of Revazio from Iceland.

In total, there are about 15 drugs on the pharmaceutical market with the presence of sildenafil as an active ingredient. This list includes the most famous original remedy - Viagra.

Other drugs of the group of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors can be attributed to the analogues of Revazio. Their clinical effect is generally comparable.These funds are based on such active ingredients as tadalafil (Cialis) or vardenafil (Levitra).