Intagra 50mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Intagra 50mg 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.
Intagra 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of mild to moderate inability to get erection of the penis (erectile dysfunction)
Intagra 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of mild to moderate inability to get erection of the penis (erectile dysfunction)
Uses of Intagra Tablet
Benefits of Intagra Tablet
In Treatment of Erectile dysfunction
Intagra 50mg 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).
Do not take this medicine if you also take medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain).
Side effects of Intagra Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Intagra
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Indigestion
- Muscle pain
- Upset stomach
- Rash
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Dizziness
- Nausea
How to use Intagra 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. Intagra 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Intagra Tablet works
Intagra 50mg Tablet is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis, thereby increasing blood flow into the penis on sexual stimulation. This helps you achieve and maintain a hard, erect penis suitable for sexual activity.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Intagra 50mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Intagra 50mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Intagra 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Intagra 50mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Use of Intagra 50mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
UNSAFE
Intagra 50mg 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
Intagra 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Intagra 50mg 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.
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
Intagra 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Intagra 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Intagra 50mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Intagra 50mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Intagra Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Intagra 50mg Tablet, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Intagra 50mg Tablet 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.
- Seek medical attention if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse.
- Do not use Intagra 50mg Tablet if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain).
- Do not take it if you have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, or stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzenesulfonamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
SEX STIMULANTS REJUVENATORS
Action Class
Phosphodiesterase-V inhibitors
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Intagra 50mg Tablet
Once A Day
93%
Twice A Day
7%
What are you using Intagra Tablet for?
Erectile dysf*
86%
Pulmonary art*
14%
*Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Poor
22%
Average
11%
What were the side-effects while using Intagra 50mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Intagra Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Intagra 50mg Tablet on price
Expensive
100%
FAQs
Q. How long does it take for Intagra 50mg Tablet to work?
The amount of time Intagra 50mg Tablet takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between half an hour and one hour. However, Intagra 50mg Tablet may take longer to start working if you take it with a heavy meal. Its effect may last for about 3-4 hours.
Q. Can I get Intagra 50mg Tablet without a prescription?
No, you need a doctor's prescription to get Intagra 50mg Tablet since it is a prescription medicine. Your doctor will prescribe it only if they judge that it would be beneficial for you.
Q. Can I take Intagra 50mg Tablet as often as I want?
No, do not take Intagra 50mg Tablet for more than once a day. If you take more Intagra 50mg 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 Intagra 50mg Tablet does not help you to get an erection, or if your erection does not last long enough for you to complete sexual intercourse.
Q. When should I take Intagra 50mg Tablet?
Take Intagra 50mg 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 Intagra 50mg Tablet is too strong or too weak.
Q. Can I take Intagra 50mg Tablet for premature ejaculation?
No, Intagra 50mg Tablet is not known to have any beneficial effects in treating premature ejaculation. It is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Q. Why is the use of Intagra 50mg Tablet contraindicated with nitrates?
Use of Intagra 50mg Tablet is harmful for patients taking nitrates or blood pressure-lowering medicines as their combined use can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which can also result in death. However, if these medicines are to be taken together then it is advised to keep a time gap of 24 hours between the intake of Penegra and blood pressure-lowering medicines.
Q. Why does Intagra 50mg Tablet cause a fall in blood pressure (hypotension)?
Intagra 50mg Tablet has the property of relaxing the smooth muscle of the blood vessels and widening them which can cause a fall in blood pressure (hypotension). So, when used with blood pressure lowering medicines or nitrates, it can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which could be fatal. Intagra 50mg Tablet should not be taken if you are taking nitrates for chest pain or you have a history of heart attack or stroke in the past 6 months.
Q. Can I take Intagra 50mg Tablet in my twenties?
Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Intagra 50mg Tablet can be taken in your twenties.
Q. Does Intagra 50mg Tablet increase blood pressure?
No, Intagra 50mg Tablet is not associated with an increase in blood pressure. However, it can cause a decrease in blood pressure especially if taken with other blood pressure-lowering medications. Please consult your doctor before taking Intagra 50mg Tablet with any other medicine.
Q. Is Intagra 50mg Tablet safe to use in patients with diabetes?
Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Intagra 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with diabetes.
Q. Does Intagra 50mg Tablet affect fertility?
No, Intagra 50mg Tablet does not affect fertility, neither negatively nor positively.
Q. Does Intagra 50mg Tablet affect sperm?
Intagra 50mg Tablet does not affect sperm count or its health. It is a medicine that is used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while on Intagra 50mg Tablet?
Drinking alcohol can temporarily impair your ability to get an erection. To get the maximum benefit from Intagra 50mg Tablet, it is advised to not drink excessive amounts of alcohol before taking Intagra 50mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Intagra 50mg Tablet as often as I want?
No, do not take Intagra 50mg Tablet for more than once a day. If you take more Intagra 50mg 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 Intagra 50mg Tablet does not help you to get an erection, or if your erection does not last long enough for you to complete sexual intercourse.
Q. When should I take Intagra 50mg Tablet?
Take Intagra 50mg 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 Intagra 50mg Tablet is too strong or too weak.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while on Intagra 50mg Tablet?
Drinking alcohol can temporarily impair your ability to get an erection. To get the maximum benefit from Intagra 50mg Tablet, it is advised to not drink excessive amounts of alcohol before taking Intagra 50mg Tablet.
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