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Caverta |
Caverta is the brand name used by the world leading pharmaceutical company Ranbaxy to market the chemical Sildenafil Citrate which is used to treat Erectile Dysfunction in men. It is a prescription drug that works by increasing blood flow to the penis which causes an erection when sexually stimulated. It is a trusted brand used by millions of people around the world.
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Dosage |
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Caverta comes in the form of a 100 mg pill. This medicine should be taken orally with a glass of water at least an hour before any sexual activity. Avoid alcohol and fatty foods while you use this drug. Regarding the dosage required by you, consult your doctor and strictly follow his advice. Do not combine this with other treatments which may cause an erection. This drug should be taken only once a day. If a certain dose does not show the required results inform your doctor and he may change the dosage to suit you. There is no such a thing as over dose, however if you feel uneasy or if the erection lasts longer than 4 hours call your health care provider and inform him about this.
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Who Should Avoid This Drug |
Caverta is not recommended for people who take nitrates as it causes unsafe drop in blood pressure.
Persons with Vision or eye problems.
Persons with heart disease.
Persons having liver or kidney ailments.
Persons having allergy to certain foods, dyes and preservatives.
Persons who have allergy to Sildenafil citrate.
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Some Common Side Effects That Need No Medical Attention |
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Dizziness.
Headache.
Muscle ache.
Indigestion.
Diarrhoea.
Stuffy or runny nose.
Flushing.
These side effects are common and generally subside within a few minutes or an hour. If they persist for more than an hour and bother you inform your doctor and take the necessary precautionary measures.
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Side Effects That Need To Be Reported To Your Doctor |
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Changes in vision or blurred vision.
Trouble differentiating blue from green.
Changes in hearing.
Chest pain.
Fast or irregular heart beat.
Breathing problem.
Seizures.
Sudden raise or drop in blood pressure.
Allergic reactions like hives, rashes, and itching.
Swelling of face lips or any other part of the body.
Prolonged or painful erection.
Call your doctor immediately if you notice that your erection lasts longer than 4 hours to prevent permanent damage.
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Drugs That May Interact With This Medicine |
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It has been observed that certain drugs do not mix well with the chemical Sildenafil citrate the key ingredient found in Caverta. It is advisable to avoid such drugs when you are on Caverta.
They include:
Nitrates like Nitroprusside, amyl nitrate, methscopolamine nitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide dinitrate.
Cisapride.
Other Sildenafil products like Revatio, Aurogra, Kamagra, etc.
Certain drugs used for the treatment of liver infections.
Antibiotics like erythromycin, clarithromycin, cimetidine, rifampin etc.
Certain drugs prescribed for low or high blood pressure.
Certain drugs prescribed for fungal or yeast infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, etc.
Certain drugs used to treat HIV infection and Aids.
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Storage |
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Always store in a cool dry place at room temperature between 15 to 30 degrees. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Discard medicine after expiry date.
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