Sildenafil
More commonly known as Viagra
VIAGRA (Sildenafil) PRECAUTIONS:
Before using VIAGRA, inform your doctor of your complete medical history, including:
allergies (especially drug allergies), penis conditions such as
fibrosis/scarring (e.g., Peyronie's disease), history of
painful/prolonged erection (priapism), sickle cell anemia, blood system
cancers (such as leukemia or myeloma), eye problems (retina diseases),
kidney or liver disease, bleeding disorders, active stomach ulcers,
heart disease, stroke, very high or low blood pressure. Limit alcohol
intake, as it may aggravate side effects of this drug. Since VIAGRA may
cause dizziness, caution is advised when performing tasks requiring
alertness (e.g., driving). To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when
rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. VIAGRA is not to
be used in women or children. The elderly may be more sensitive to the
side effects of this drug, therefore caution is advised in this group.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Inform your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of:
nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate),
nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine,
erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole),
mibefradil, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), high blood pressure medicines,
certain HIV protease inhibitors (such as saquinavir, ritonavir,
amprenavir). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval..... |
