PENEGRA PAH 20 MG TABLET

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Penegra Pah Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). It relieves breathlessness and improves exercise capacity in men and women. This slows down the progression of your illness.

Penegra Pah Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. It may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal, but it should be taken at a fixed time each day. The dose and how often you need to take it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. Follow the advice of your doctor. It is important to take this medicine regularly and for as long as you are advised, even if you feel well. Missing doses may lead to the worsening of your condition.

This medicine can be dangerous to take along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, if you have recently had a stroke or heart attack or if you have low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you suffer from these or any other health problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it increases the chances of side effects.

BENEFITS OF PENEGRA TABLET

In Treatment of Erectile dysfunction

Penegra Pah Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called PDE5 inhibitors. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis. This allows blood to flow into the penis and produce an erection when sexually aroused. This medicine will only help get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. It is very effective but needs to be taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity.

Do not take this medicine if you also take medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain).

 

HOW TO USE PENEGRA TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Penegra Pah Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

 

HOW PENEGRA TABLET WORKS

Penegra Pah Tablet is a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your lungs thereby reducing the high blood pressure in the lungs. This allows your heart to work less to pump blood in your lungs.

 

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Penegra Pah Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Penegra Pah Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Penegra Pah Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use of Penegra Pah Tablet is not indicated in women.

Driving

UNSAFE

Penegra Pah Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Penegra Pah Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Penegra Pah Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A lowering of dose may be considered if it is not well-tolerated.

Liver

CAUTION

Penegra Pah Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Penegra Pah Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Penegra Pah Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.