Revatio

Drug Uses

 

Revatio is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor that is used in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. Revatio helps the muscles to relax and increases the blood flow to certain parts of the body.

 

How it is taken

Revatio must be taken thrice a day at leats 4 to 6 hours apart from each other with or without food.

The best way to use the drug is as recommended by your doctor.

Drug Class & Mechanism

Revatio is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor that decreases the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels in the longs.

Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Revatio then you may take it as soon as you remember and adjust the remaining doses accordingly. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose then you may skip this dose and continue with the regular dosage. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

Store it at room temperature (between between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in an air tight container protecting it from direct exposure to light, heat and moisture. Keep away from pets and children.
 

 

 

Warnings/Precautions

Discuss with your doctor about any prior medical condition that you may have including allergies to medicines, food or other substances, if you have heart disease or heart rhythm problems, a recent history (in the past 6 months) of a heart attack, stroke, or heart rhythm disorder, congestive heart failure, high or low blood pressure, coronary artery disease, liver disease, kidney disease, a blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia, a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia, a stomach ulcer, retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye), a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie's disease), you have been asked to stay off sexual intercourse for health reasons.

 

You must not take if you are allergic to any ingredient in it or if you are using nitrate drugs nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, and others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket). Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). This may lead to a sudden drop in blood pressure and side effects like a fainting, a stroke or a heart attack.

Some patients who already had had heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or certain pre-existing eye problems have suffered from sudden vision loss. So it’s not clear whether the vision loss was caused due to Revatio.

If you are pregnant or suspect that you are, then stop using Revatio and contact your doctor immediately.

 

 

Possible Side Effects

Some of the common side effects of are stuffy nose, headache, upset stomach or back ache. Please contact your doctor if the symptoms persist or become bothersome.

 

Other severe side effects include allergic reactions an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using the drug and contact your doctor immediately if you see any of these side effects. Sudden vision loss, ringing in your ears, or sudden hearing loss, chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling, irregular heartbeat, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, shortness of breath, vision changes, feeling light-headed, fainting, or penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer, during sexual activity, if you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw.

You must seek medical attention immediately if any of these side effects occur.