Revatio
Sildenafil 20mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension rather than erectile dysfunction. A PDE5 inhibitor.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Sildenafil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Revatio on your behalf.
- Condition
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Viagra; Vizarsin; Kamagra; Penegra
- Therapeutic class
- Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- PDE5 Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing; dyspepsia
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; back pain; muscle pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- Ongoing treatment
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- nitrates; alpha-blockers; ritonavir
- Age restrictions
- Not for paediatric use unless specifically indicated.
Contraindications
concurrent use of nitrates; hypersensitivity to sildenafil; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
regular blood pressure monitoring recommended; caution in patients with history of cardiovascular events
Serious side effects
visual disturbance, requires immediate medical attention; hypotension, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Sildenafil 20mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension rather than erectile dysfunction. A PDE5 inhibitor.
Mechanism of action
Sildenafil inhibits the enzyme PDE5, resulting in elevated levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate in the pulmonary vasculature, which promotes smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult specialist; benefits must outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Revatio is a Pfizer brand of sildenafil, a medication used for managing pulmonary arterial hypertension. The same active ingredient is also sold under names like Viagra, Vizarsin, Kamagra and Penegra. This product is supplied as a 20mg tablet.
What you will receive
Revatio is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Revatio.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Sildenafil) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.