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Forzest 20 MG Tablet

Manufacturer :  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Tadalafil
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Forzest 20 MG Tablet

Forzest 20 MG Tablet is a medicine that is used to treat sexual ailments in men. It is used to treat symptoms like erectile dysfunction and sexual impotence. It does this by increasing the amount of blood that ultimately reaches the penis.

This medicine works by relaxing the muscles around the genital area of men. It does this by preventing Phosphodiesterase-5 from working on the body. This further increases the amount of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) present in the body, which ends up relaxing smooth muscles inside blood vessels.

This medicine can also be used to treat problems of the prostate gland and of passing urine. However, it will not help you in protection against and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis.

This medicine does not require a doctor’s prescription, but you should talk to a urologist about the dosage you specifically require, as any kind of overdose may be extremely dangerous. It may even cause death.

Before you consume the medicine, make sure to inform your doctor of your medical history and of any drugs you are currently taking. After the prescription, you may take this medicine with or without food and resume sexual activity after about 60 minutes of consumption.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Forzest 20 MG Tablet

    • Erectile Dysfunction

    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Forzest 20 MG Tablet ?

    • Allergy

    • Organic nitrates

    • Riociguat

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Forzest 20 MG Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Forzest 20 MG Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      This medicine should be consumed 2 hours before any sexual activity at the least. The effects of this medicine may persist in your body for about 3 days.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The onset period of this medicine varies according to the mental health and state of the user. The average onset of action is about 2 hours after administration of the medicine.

    • Is it habit forming?

      This medicine does not exhibit habit forming tendencies.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Alcohol is not recommended when you are using this medicine. The combination of it with alcohol may cause symptoms like dizziness, exhaustion, lack of focus or understanding, and pains in your head. These, if caused, should be immediately reported to your physician.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine is not advisable to be used when you are pregnant. You must seek medical attention to help you in determining the dosage if you absolutely cannot do without it.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medicine can absolutely not be used by mothers who are lactating. You should use some other medicine as replacement when you are breastfeeding.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Sufficient information is not available on whether you can drive while on this medicine. Lack of focus caused by this medicine varies from person to person, so you should not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy yourself after consuming this drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      This medicine is not recommended for patients of kidney disease. If you have a less intense degree of kidney disease, you may still take a very muted dose of this medicine, but if your kidneys don’t function at all, you may be prohibited from taking this medicine. Speak to your doctor before you go ahead, in any case.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      If you have intense liver disease, you are asked to not take this medicine. You can have lesser doses if your liver ailment is less serious. Consult your doctor before taking any action.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Forzest 20 MG Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Forzest 20 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you have forgotten the timing of a dose, and hence happen to have skipped it, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you are due for your next dose at the time, skip the missed dose altogether.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      If you notice symptoms of an overdose, you should seek your doctor’s help immediately.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    Where is the Forzest 20 MG Tablet approved?

    • India

    • United States

    • Japan

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine relaxes the smooth muscles by inhibiting Phosphodiesterase type-5. It results in an increase of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), which relaxes the smooth muscles and increases the flow of blood.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Forzest 20 MG Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        This medicine if taken in combination with alcohol may cause abnormally less blood pressure, and fainting, sweating and dizziness along with it. Hence, alcohol use is recommended to be limited when a person is consuming this medicine.

      • Interaction with Lab Test

        Information not available.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        This medicine interacts with other medicines like Amlodipine, Carbamazepine, Ketoconazole, Phenytoin, Nitroglycerin and Cimetidine. This interaction may harm efficiencies of both medicines.

      • Interaction with Food

        Information not available.
      • Interaction with Disease

        This medicine interacts with diseases like heart disease, increased blood pressure, ailments of the liver and kidney, seizure disorder and abnormal erections.

      FAQs about Forzest 20 MG Tablet

      • Ques : Can the use of Forzest 20 MG Tablet affect fertility?

        Ans : No, using this medication does not affect fertility. It works by relaxing the muscles of penile blood vessels and has no effect on fertility.

      • Ques : Do I need to avoid alcohol while taking Forzest 20 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Alcohol in small amounts may not cause any discomfort to you. However, drinking too much alcohol (5 units or greater) can increase your chances of getting a headache or feeling dizzy, increased heart rate, or low blood pressure.

      • Ques : Does Forzest 20 MG Tablet delay ejaculation?

        Ans : No, it is not known to affect ejaculation. It is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

      • Ques : What are the symptoms that should prompt me to discontinue Forzest 20 MG Tablet?

        Ans : You should immediately consult your doctor if you experience sudden vision loss in one or both eyes, sudden decrease in hearing or hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and dizziness. In case of any kind of side effects, you are advised to take medical help immediately.

      References

      • Tadalafil-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/tadalafil

      • Tadalafil-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00820

      • TADALAFIL tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=TADALAFIL

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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