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Modula 5 MG Tablet

Manufacturer :  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Tadalafil
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Modula 5 MG Tablet

Modula 5 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.

    What are the uses of Modula 5 MG Tablet

    • Erectile Dysfunction

    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

    What are the contraindications of Modula 5 MG Tablet ?

    • Allergy

    • Organic nitrates

    • Riociguat

    What are the side effects of Modula 5 MG Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Modula 5 MG Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      This medication 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 oral administering 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.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

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

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      This medication 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.

    • 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.

    What are the substitutes for Modula 5 MG Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Modula 5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

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

      What are the interactions of Modula 5 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 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 Modula 5 MG Tablet

      • Ques : What is Modula 5 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Modula has Tadalafil as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing blood flow in the penis by calming and widening the blood vessel.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Modula 5 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Modula is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Erectile Dysfunction and Pulmonary arterial hypertension.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Modula 5 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Side effects include Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Diarrhea, Flushing, Persistent cough, Decrease/loss of vision, Change in color vision, Decrease/loss of hearing, Prolonged and painful erection, Dizziness, Allergic skin reaction, Difficulty in breathing, Difficulty in swallowing, Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet , Peeling and blistering of skin, Upper respiratory tract infection, Pain in the arms, legs and the back, and Uterine bleeding.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Modula 5 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Modula should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      • Ques : Can the use of Modula 5 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 Modula 5 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 Modula 5 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 Modula 5 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. 2021 [Cited 25 Nov 2021]. Available from:

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

      • TADALAFIL tablet- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [Cited 25 Nov 2021]. Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7e4cdac1-42cc-4038-a86b-4890962ed806

      • Cialis 5mg film-coated tablets- EMC [Internet]. www.medicines.org.uk. 2021 [Cited 25 Nov 2021]. Available from:

        https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7432/smpc

      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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