Penfil 2020mg
Tablet
Biopharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Penfil 20. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Penfil 20 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, the... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Penfil 20 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Penfil 20 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Penfil 20 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Penfil 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Penfil 20 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Penfil 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Penfil 20 is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It increases blood flow to the penis to help men get an erection. It works by helping to relax t... View More
Uses of Penfil 20
- Erectile dysfunction
Side effects of Penfil 20
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Muscle pain
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Nosebleeds
How to use Penfil 20
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. Penfil 20 may be taken wit... View More
How Penfil 20 works
Penfil 20 is a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works in erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis by relaxing the muscles in pe... View More
What if you forget to take Penfil 20?
If you miss a dose of Penfil 20, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
- You have been prescribed Penfil 20 for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
- It is best to take it an hour before sexual intercourse. But, you can take it anytime between 30 minutes and 4 hours before sexual activity.
- Do not take it more than once a day.
- It may also be used for treating the urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
- It may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid drinking alcohol as it can reduce your ability to get an erection and can make dizziness worse.
- Seek medical attention if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse.
- Do not use Penfil 20 if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain), if you have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, ... View More
Indication
Erectile dysfunction, signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Administration
May be taken with or without food. In order for Tadalafil to be effective, sexual stimulation is required. It can be taken from 30 minutes to 12 hour... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Erectile dysfunction Adult: For Use as Needed The recommended starting dose of Tadalafil for use as needed in most patients is 10 mg, taken pr... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment (erectile dysfunction) Mild (CrCl >51 mL/min): No dosage adjustment needed Moderate (CrCl 30-50 mL/min): Not to exceed 5 mg PO once d... View More
Contraindication
Concurrent use of organic nitrates, nitrates and nitric oxide donors. Men with cardiac disease for whom sexual activity is inadvisable. Recent MI (withi... View More
Mode of Action
Tadalafil is a phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor.
Precaution
Use caution in patients with anatomic deformation of penis, cardiovascular disease, left ventricular outflow obstruction, myocardial infarction in prece... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (11-42%),Myalgia (1-14%),Respiratory tract infection (3-13%),Nasopharyngitis (2-13%),Dyspepsia (1-13%),Flushing (1-13%),Back pain (2-12%)... View More
Interaction
Concurrent use increased risk of hypotension with beta-blockers; increased risk of priapism with other drugs for erectile dysfunction, e.g. alprostadil;... View More
Alternative brand for Penfil 20
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