Fildena Super Active

About brand name of the drug

Fildena Super Active is a brand manufactured by Fortune Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. It is a medication used to treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Moderate dosage Fildena Super Active serves the best treatment to deal with impotence and enjoy sexual intercourse without any worries of failures. This capsule is one of the high doses ED medicines which help a man achieve and maintain an erection which stays on for a longer period of time. The medication is available in different gel caps form that proves to be the best solutions to overcome penile discrepancies from roots

About the drug

Fildena Super Active contains Sildenafil citrate as its active pharmaceutical ingredient. It is released in capsule covered with a bluish purple shell. It is the fastest medicine to absorb and longest to stay active version of Sildenafil. This capsule is the newest version of Sildenafil citrate, which represents the fourth generation of PDE5 inhibitors, which is responsible for reducing the flow of blood in a man’s body, thereby allowing erection to occur only after sexual stimulation.

About salt of the drug

Like all of the PDE5 inhibitors, Sildenafil improves the ability of men with ED to achieve an erection. It improves the erectile response of the penis when a man has been sexually stimulated. The effectiveness of the ED medicine is seen only when the pill is consumed in presence of complete sexual arousal. All adult men can safely take this ED medicine post consult doctor as prescribed by them

Medical uses of the drug

Fildena Super Active is used for the following medical conditions:-

• Erectile Dysfunction: It is used to treat erectile dysfunction or impotence in men, a condition characterized by difficulty in achieving and sustaining an erection while having attempting or sexual intercourse.
• Pulmonary arterial hypertension: It is used to treating high blood pressure levels in the arteries connecting the heart and the lungs. It also improves exercise capacity in such patients.

Working of the drug

Fildena Super Active works by relaxing the smooth muscles present in the walls of blood vessels in the penis. This action is limited to particular areas of the body and the flow of blood in these areas is increased. Thus, only when a man has been sexually stimulated, it increases blood flow in the penis, resulting in a successful penile erection.

When taken for erectile dysfunction, take this medicine at least 30-60 minutes before sexual activity, but no more than 4 hours.

Side effects 

The most common side effects of daily dose Fildena Super Active include:- 

• Headache
• Flushing (redness, warmth)
• Nosebleed
• Indigestion
• Respiratory and urinary tract disorder
• Visual disturbances
• Sensitivity to light
• Dizziness and lightheadedness
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears
• Nasal congestion
• Palpitations
• Painful and prolonged erection

How to use

Fildena Super Active is composed of easy-to-swallow gelatin capsule form which should be consumed with plain water. When taken for erectile dysfunction, it is taken at least 30-60 minutes before sexual activity. It is important to take note that when taken for erectile dysfunction, this medicine will not work without sexual stimulation.

There is no fixed dose as to how a tablet has to be taken; the general rule is that one should not take double capsule per day.

In cases of overdose has been reported, standard supportive measures should be used as required. Renal dialysis should not be used to accelerate clearance as sildenafil is not eliminated in the urine.

Drugs that are known to interact with the medicine

The possible drug interactions are known to occur with Fildena Super Active:-

• Nitrates or Nitric oxide donors
• Alpha-adrenergic blocking agents e.g. Doxazosin
• Aspirin (Acetyl salicylic acid)
• Warfarin
• CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as ketoconazole, erythromycin, cimetidine)
• Caffeine
• HIV protease inhibitor (Saquinavir, Ritonavir)

When to avoid taking the drug

• Nitrate containing medicines: It is not advised for use in patients receiving any other medicines containing nitrates due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
• A blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia (A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down.) or leukemia (a type of blood cancer).
• Blindness in one or both eyes or Retinitis pigmentosa (genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina)
• Allergy: This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to sildenafil or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
• Cardiac insufficiency: This medicine is not advised for use in patients who are suffering from severe unstable angina or severe cardiac failure for which sexual activity is inadvisable.
• Liver or kidney disease;
• A physical deformity of the penis such as Peyronie's disease (condition in which scar tissue in the penis causes it to bend.)
• If the patient has been told to not have sexual intercourse for health reasons.

 Things to avoid while using the drug

• Riociguat: This medicine is not recommended for use in patients receiving Riociguat, which is a guanylate cyclase stimulator, due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects such as severe hypotension.
• High fat meals
• Alcohol or consuming marijuana
• Grapefruit Juice

General Information and Precautions

• Heart diseases: It should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from any heart condition. It is not prescribed to patients who have suffered from a heart attack, stroke, or life-threatening arrhythmia within the last 6 months.
• Loss of hearing: It may cause a sudden decrease in hearing capabilities along with a buzzing or a ringing sound in the ears.
• Loss of vision: It may cause a sudden loss of vision in one or both the eyes. It may also affect the color differentiation capacity. Hence, it should be used with caution in patients suffering from a rare genetic disorder of the retina.
• Hypotension: Consumption of this medicine can cause a mild and short-lasting decrease in blood pressure levels. Caution should be followed if you are taking any medication for reducing high blood pressure levels. 
• Use in Children: Patients Should not use this medicine who is less than 18 years of age. 
• Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH): Patients suffering from erectile dysfunction are at an increased risk of developing BPH. Hence, the detection of BPH is recommended in patients with erectile dysfunction.
• Deformation of penis: It should be used with caution in patients having a physical deformity of the penis which may be due to Peyronie's disease

Storage 

Fildena Super Active will need a proper storage area to avoid losing the efficiency of the drugs. The appropriate room temperature when storing erectile and sexual dysfunction drugs should be between 40 to 85 °F (15 to 30 degrees Celsius). The Fildena Super Active has a higher chance of losing its efficiency if it comes in contact with light, heat, and moisture. 

Therefore, it is advised to place the medication in a dark and cool place to protect it from the elements. If the pills are already out of date, dispose of it properly by mincing and throwing it in the trash. This way, no one would accidentally pick and use the still-packed drug. Do not throw the medicine in the drain unless advised to do so by your doctor.

General FAQs regarding the drug

Can Fildena cure Erectile Dysfunction?

Ans. It does not exactly cure ED but helps a man achieve and maintain erection during a sexual intercourse.

If a patient having BP more than 130mmHg, should he take Fildena for the treatment of ED?

Ans. No, the patient should not consume Fildena for the treatment of ED since consumption of the medication would worsen his high BP.

How long does it take for Fildena to take effect?

Ans. In general, Fildena takes about 30 minutes to produce noticeable effects.