cenforce 100

Cenforce 100mg

Cenforce 100 mg is a medicine that helps treat impotence in males. It boosts the flow of blood to the penis and helps a male get and maintain an erection. This medicine is a PDE5 inhibitor. According to research, it was found that PDE 5 inhibitors help enhance erectile dysfunction in males. You can take this tablet between half an hour to one hour before sex on an empty stomach or after a meal. Once you are sexually aroused, this tablet will help you attain a stiff erection.

Well, this tablet will not be effective if you are not sexually aroused. Women and children are not allowed to take this tablet. Also, males taking nitrates for angina or chest pain should avoid taking this medicine. Also, heart patients, liver patients, and patients with low blood pressure should avoid taking this medicine. Avoid driving after taking this medicine as it can cause dizziness. Alcohol consumption with this medicine can elevate the negative effects.

Uses of Cenforce 100mg

This tablet is effective in treating impotence or ED in men who fail to get a firm erection for sexual intercourse.

Being a PDE 5 inhibitor, this tablet obstructs PDE 5 enzymes that make the penis soft. It relaxes the blood vessels of the penis and boosts the blood flow.

How does this ED tablet work?

This tablet is a blue pill with an active ingredient called Sildenafil Citrate.  This ingredient treats ED effectively in men. It expands the blood vessels during sexual activity thereby increasing the flow of blood to the penis. This formula helps men in attaining a firm erection and maintains it for enjoyable sexual intercourse.

Dosage guidelines

The dosage of this tablet differs with each patient. The doctor would suggest the right dosage. Do not try to change your dose unless your sex expert asks you to. Children or teens should avoid using this tablet.

Limit the dose of this tablet to a single tablet in a day. Initially, your doctor may start with a lower dose of 25mg and increase to 50mg and 100mg if required. If you think you need a higher dose of this tablet, consult your doctor and he may increase it accordingly. Do not alter the dose without consulting your medical expert.

• Missing a dose

If you miss doses or do not take them as per the schedule, your symptoms will not improve for ED. Also, if you are taking this medicine for PAH, the tablet will not work better or stop working fully. So, if you want this tablet to work for you, take it as per the dosing schedule. If you miss it by mistake, take it once you remember and skip the dose you missed if it is time for the next dose.

• Taking too much of this medicine

If you take an extra dose of this tablet, it can result in the accumulation of high levels of this medicine in the body. You may face overdose symptoms like

• Fai
• nting
• low blood pressure
• dizziness
• chest pain
• hearing problems
• vision problems
• upset stomach
  
  

Cenforce 100mg - Side effects

The common side effects are:

• Headache/dizziness
• Flushing
• Sleep problems
• Heartburn/nausea/upset stomach
• Runny/stuffy nose/nosebleeds
• Abnormal vision
• Muscle pain/back pain

If you face any of the above side effects or any other unusual side effects seek medical help urgently.

Interactions

The 3 things that interact with ED medicines are

• Other medicines you are taking
• Health conditions you may have
• Some foods/beverages you are used to eating

Medicines to avoid taking with Cenforce 100mg

Avoid using the following drugs while using Cenforce 100mg else it can lead to dangerous effects. Some of these medicines are

• Nitrates like isosorbide dinitrate, nitroglycerin, etc.,

Taking these medicines with this ED tablet can lead to a drop in blood pressure which can be life-threatening.

• Guanylate cyclase stimulators like riociguat

 Using these medicines with this ED tablet can drop your blood pressure levels considerably leading to serious side effects.

Interactions that elevate the chances of side effects

Taking Cenforce 100mg with some other drugs can elevate the chances of serious side effects. The reason is that the amount of this ED tablet in your body increases. Medicines that can lead to severe side effects are

• HIV medications

More side effects include vision problems, low blood pressure, and dizziness. The side effects may include issues like erections that stay for longer than usual.

• Antibiotics

Antibiotics like erythromycin etc elevate the side effects which include vision problems, dizziness, low blood pressure, or erections that stay for longer than they should be.

• Antifungals

Medicines like ketoconazole can increase the side effects leading to vision problems, low blood pressure, dizziness, and erections that continue for longer than expected. Other drugs that can interact with Cenforce 100mg. Taking this tablet with some other drugs can increase the risks of some serious side effects like

• Alpha-blockers – Can cause fainting or considerable fall in blood pressure.
• Blood pressure medicines – cause too low BP
• Other ED drugs like Tadalafil, Avanafil, etc – can drop your BP significantly and cause an erection that continues for longer than usual
  

Disease Interactions

 If you have any existing diseases, you need to discuss them with your medical expert before taking this medicine. For example

• Pulmonary disease
• Renal dysfunction
• Priapism
• Hearing loss
• Alcoholism
• Liver disease
• Seizure disorders
• Retinitis pigmentosa

Food &beverage interactions

• Alcohol

This tablet can significantly lower blood pressure and alcohol consumption with this tablet can increase the side effect.

Taking this tablet with alcohol can result in a lot of issues that lead to more side effects. So, avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this ED medicine.

• Grapefruit

If you are taking this tablet, avoid drinking or eating excessive grapefruit juice or grapefruits.  This fruit can elevate the levels of the active ingredient of this tablet in your body taking longer for this tablet to start working.

If you are eating this fruit in excess daily in your diet, reduce it to a large extent to get the most benefits of this tablet.

Warnings for patients with some health ailments

• Heart problems

This tablet can reduce your blood pressure. If you have heart issues or had any in the last six months, check with your medical expert if this tablet is advisable for you. Heart problems include heart stroke, heart attack, or fatal heartbeat issues. You should speak to your health expert if you have high resting or low BP or a history of coronary artery disease or heart failure.

• PVOD (Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease)

Taking this tablet can impact your heart function negatively. So, do not take this tablet.

• Eye problems

This tablet can lead to vision loss in either of the eyes. If can be early signs of NAION. In case you had NAION, you may be at risk of vision changes with this tablet.

• Patients with problems with penis shape

If you have an issue with penis shape, this tablet can increase the risk of getting an erection that stays for 4 plus hours.

• Stomach ulcers/bleeding

This tablet can increase the chances of ulcers, stomach bleeding, or small pores in the lining of the digestive system. These things can cause even death. It can occur any time sometimes with symptoms and sometimes without symptoms.

• Sickle cell Anemia

This tablet comes with a risk for patients with sickle cell anemia. So, please check with your doctor if you have sickle cell anemia before taking this tablet.

Stop taking Cenforce 100mg and seek medical assistance if you have

• Symptoms of heart attack – chest pressure, pain, pain that moves from the jaw/shoulder, sweating, or nausea.
• Painful or long-lasting erection(for more than four hours). Prolonged erections can damage your penis
• Changes in vision or vision loss
• Sudden hearing loss, ringing in ears
• Swelling in feet, ankles, or hands.
• Breathlessness
• Seizure

Storage

Store this ED tablet carefully away from direct light, moisture, and heat. Ensure that you store it at room temperature in a closed container.

Discard the expired tablets and make sure the children do not touch them.

FAQs

Is this tablet a steroid?

No. This ED tablet is not a steroid. It is part of PDE5 inhibitors that help treat ED in men.

Is this tablet an OTC?

No. This is not an OTC tablet. You can purchase it only if your doctor prescribes you.

Is Cenforce 100mg a blood thinner?

No, this medicine is certainly not a blood thinner.

When can I take this tablet if I am planning to have sex?

Take this tablet between 30 minutes to 4 hours before having sex. Ideally, you should take it one hour before sexual intercourse.

Do I need to take this tablet with food?

You can take this tablet with/without meals. Note, some foods especially high-fatty foods can slow down the working of this tablet.

Will this tablet cause harm to my kidneys?

This tablet will not cause any harm to your kidneys and is sometimes given to patients with renal failure, patients with kidney failure, low renal function who are on dialysis. According to research, 75% of men receiving dialysis can get erections with this tablet.