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MEDICAL INFORMATION
Revatio Key Facts
What is Revatio?
Revatio is the brand name for sildenafil and is available as an oral tablet and suspension.
What dosages is Revatio available in?
Revatio is available as a 20 mg tablet and a 10 mg/ml suspension.
What is Revatio used for?
Revatio is a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE-5) blocker that treats pulmonary arterial hypertension.
How does Revatio work?
Revatio is a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE-5) blocker that relaxes blood vessels in the lungs. This allows blood to flow better and lowers the blood pressure in the lungs. Your heart is able to pump better, your body gets more oxygen, and you should be able to breathe and exercise more easily. PDE-5 blockers also relax blood vessels in other parts of the body to increase blood flow, which is why they are also used for erectile dysfunction.
How do I take Revatio?
Revatio is typically taken as 10 mg or 20 mg by mouth 3 times a day.
Is it safe for me to take Revatio?
Revatio is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you are taking organic nitrates.
Revatio Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Revatio:
- Headaches
- Indigestion
- Flushing
- Nosebleed
- Diarrhea
- Trouble breathing
- Trouble sleeping
- Muscle pain
- Redness
- Fever
Revatio Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Revatio. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Erection lasting for more than 4 hours
- Vision loss
- Hearing loss
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Revatio
The following medications may interact with Revatio:
- Concomitant alpha-blockers or amlodipine: Note additive blood pressure lowering effects
- Use with ritonavir and other potent CYP3A inhibitors: Not recommended
- Concomitant PDE-5 inhibitors: Avoid use with Viagra or other PDE-5 inhibitors
Who makes Revatio?
GlaxoSmithKline
Is Revatio safe in pregnancy?
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Revatio in pregnant women. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.
What is the generic name for Revatio?
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