Fildena,a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), is the generic option of Viagra. In most cases, Fildena tends to cost less than Viagra, making it a more attractive alternative. It contains the same active ingredient in it as Viagra, and while it gives you all the cost benefits, the quality remains about the same. The use of this medication allow the penis to get erect by increasing the blood flow to allow for sexual activity.

Common use
Fildena is a medication to treat erectile dysfunction in men. This an analog version of Viagra, or sildenafil citrate, which is used for treatment of sexual dysfunction in men. Fildena increases amount of blood passing to the penis.

Dosage and direction
100mg Fildena dose effects in 45 minutes and last during 4-6 hours.

Precautions
Before to take Fildena notify your doctor if you suffer from allergies, anemia, eye diseases, cancer, high blood pressure or low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm, heart failure, unstable chest pain, certain eye disorders, deformation of the penis or have history of such conditions or take protease inhibitors for the treatment of HIV. Do not stand up fast from a lying or sitting position. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may worsen side effects. Do not take Fildena if you have already taken another ED medication. Warn your doctor before to take Fildena if you use alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others).

Contraindications
Fildena is contraindicated in patients with allergy to the medication or those who are treated with nitrates (such as nitroglycerin). This combination can result in very low blood pressure that can lead to a stroke, a heart attack, or death. Do not take this medication if you are under 18 y.o.

Possible side effects
Some patients may experience headache, diarrhea, dizziness, upset stomach, vomiting, nasal congestion. Such adverse effect like face blushing may be less expressed than in individuals taking Viagra. Fildena can cause a rare but serious condition known as priapism or prolonged erection. Contact your health care provider at once if your erection continues longer than for hours.

Drug interactions
Fildena should not be prescribed to patients treated with medications which contain organic nitrates. Fildena blood levels are raised by erythromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole and saquinavir. These medications are known to interact with Fildena: bosentan (Tracleer); cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB); an antibiotic such as erythromycin (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab) or clarithromycin (Biaxin); doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), Terazosin (Hytrin); HIV medicines such as indinavir (Crixivan), amprenavir (Agenerase), darunavir (Prezista), efavirenz (Sustiva), tipranavir (Aptivus), nevirapine (Viramune), saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase), lopinavir/ ritonavir (Kaletra), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), ritonavir (Norvir), atazanavir (Reyataz), or nelfinavir (Viracept); an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital (Luminal), or phenytoin (Dilantin); or rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane) or rifabutin (Mycobutin).

Missed dose
Fildena is taken when needed so a missed dose is not supposed.

Overdose
If you overdosed Fildena you may experience fainting, chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, lightheadedness. Seek for immediate medical help if so.

Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture, sunlight, kids and pets in a tight container.

Disclaimer
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