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Caverta 100 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis. This helps men to get or maintain an erection. It belongs to a group of medicines known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors.<br><br>
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Introduction to Caverta 100mg Tablet Caverta 100 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis. This helps men to get or maintain an erection. It belongs to a group of medicines known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. Caverta 100 Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. You should take about 1 hour before you plan to have sex. The amount of time it takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. This medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. However, you should not take this medicine if you do not have erectile dysfunction. It should not be taken more than once a day. The most common side effects of this medicine are flushing (sense of warmth), headache, dizziness, blurred vision, muscle pain, stomach upset, and rash. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away. This medicine is not intended for use by women and men should avoid using any other medicines to treat impotence without talking to a doctor first. It can be dangerous to take it along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain or angina). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, 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 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. Uses of Caverta 100mg Erectile dysfunction (impotence), Pulmonary arterial hypertension How does Caverta 100 Works? Caverta 100 MG Tablet has Sildenafil which works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the penis and increases blood flow. This helps the penis to harden and leads to an erection. Side Effects of Caverta 100 Common Side Effects
● ● ● ● ● Flushing Indigestion Headache, dizziness Stuffy nose Effects on vision (includes light sensitivity, blurred vision, color tinge to vision, reduced sharpness of vision, or visual disturbance) Nausea ● Serious Side Effects ● ● Skin rash Eye problems (eye irritation, pain or redenss, watery eyes, double vision, abnormal sensation in the eye, seeing light flashes) Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (reflux of acid into the food pipe causing heartburn) and vomitting Dry mouth, nasal block Reduced sense of touch High or low blood pressure Rapid heartbeat Feeling sleepy or tired Pain in legs, arms or in upper parts of stomach Muscle pain Presence of blood in semen/ urine Vertigo (spinning sensation) Ringing in the ears ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Rare Side Effects ● ● ● ● Throat tightness, numbness of mouth, fainting Temporary decrease in blood flow to brain Nosebleed Sudden decrease or loss of hearing Dosage of Caverta 100mg Tablet Overdose ● Symptoms of an overdose are headache, dizziness, indigestion, flushing, stuffy nose. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of Caverta Tablets, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. ● Missed a Dose
● ● If you have missed taking any dose of Caverta, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one. ● ● Other Dosage of Caverta 100mg Tablet ● Caverta 50mg How To Manage Side Effects Vomiting: Take Caverta 100mg with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if your vomiting worsens. Headache: Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens. Dizziness: Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens. Warning & Precautions PREGNANCY Caverta 100mg is not suitable for use in women. BREASTFEEDING Caverta 100mg is not suitable for use in women. DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machines if you experience dizziness or blurred vision after taking Caverta 100mg. ALCOHOL Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Caverta 100mg, as it could temporarily impair your ability to get an erection. KIDNEY Caverta 100mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking. LIVER Caverta 100mg is not recommended for use in patients having severe liver diseases. It should be used with caution in patients with other minor liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking. ALLERGY Do not take Caverta 100mg if you are allergic to Sildenafil. LUNGS Caverta 100mg should be used with caution in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking. HEART DISEASE Caverta 100mg is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart diseases (such as any recent heart attack or stroke, or severe low blood pressure). It should be used with caution in patients with other heart diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking. OTHERS Caverta 100mg is not recommended for use if you: ● ● Have any type of a rare inherited eye diseases (such as retinitis pigmentosa) Previously had vision loss due to non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (nerve damage caused due to lack of blood and oxygen supply to the eye) Before taking Caverta 100mg inform your doctor if you: ● ● Have sickle cell anaemia (an inherited blood disorder charactrized by low RBC count) Have cancers of blood (leukaemia) or bone marrow (multiple myeloma)
● ● Have penile deformation Have Peyronie’s disease (development of fibrous scar tissue in the penis that causes painful erection) Have stomach ulcer or bleeding disorder such as haemophilia ● Use in pediatrics: Caverta 100mg is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years). Consult your doctor before taking. Use in geriatrics: Caverta 100mg should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking. Safety Advice Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Caverta 100 Tablet. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Caverta 100 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Caverta 100 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. Use of Caverta 100 Tablet is not indicated in women. Driving UNSAFE Caverta 100 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 Caverta 100 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Caverta 100 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 Caverta 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Caverta 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. There is limited information available on the use of Caverta 100 Tablet in patients with severe liver disease. FAQs 1. How long does it take for Caverta 100 Tablet to work? Ans. The amount of time Caverta 100 Tablet takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between half an hour and one hour. However, Caverta 100 Tablet may take longer to start working if you take it with a heavy meal. Its effect may last for about 3-4 hours. 2. Can I get Caverta 100 Tablet without a prescription? Ans. No, you need a doctor’s prescription to get Caverta 100 Tablet since it is a prescription medicine. Your doctor will prescribe it only if they judge that it would be beneficial for you. 3. Can I take Caverta 100 Tablet as often as I want? Ans. No, do not take Caverta 100 Tablet for more than once a day. If you take more Caverta 100 Tablet than the recommended dose then you may experience an increase in side effects and their severity. These side effects include flushing, headache, muscle pain, stomach upset, allergic reactions and vision changes such as blurred vision. Contact your doctor if Caverta 100 Tablet does not help you to get an erection, or if your erection does not last long enough for you to complete sexual intercourse. 4. When should I take Caverta 100 Tablet? Ans. Take Caverta 100 Tablet about 1 hour before you plan to have sex. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Inform your doctor if you feel the effect of Caverta 100 Tablet is too strong or too weak.