Starfil 50mg Tablet

✔️ Uses of Starfil 50mg Tablet

• Erectile Dysfunction
• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

✔️ How does Starfil 50mg Tablet work?

Starfil 50mg Tablet 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.

✔️ Side Effects of Starfil 50mg Tablet

Side Effects:

Common:

• Flushing
• Indigestion
• Headache, dizziness
• Stuffy nose
• Effects on vision
• Nausea

Uncommon:

• Skin rash
• Eye problems
• Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
• Dry mouth
• Nasal block
• Reduced sense of touch
• High or low blood pressure
• Rapid heartbeat
• Feeling sleepy or tired
• Muscle pain
• Presence of blood in semen/urine
• Vertigo
• Ringing in the ears

Rare:

• Throat tightness
• Numbness of mouth, fainting
• Temporary decrease in blood flow to the brain
• Nosebleed
• Sudden decrease or loss of hearing

✔️ Stop taking Starfil 50mg Tablet and contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• Severe allergic reaction
• Priapism
• Chest pain
• Severe skin reactions
• Fits or seizures

✔️ How to Manage Side Effects:

• Dizziness or drowsiness: Rest, avoid driving, and consult your doctor.
• Headache: Rest, hydration, and pain-relieving balm. Consult your doctor if it worsens.
• Nausea and vomiting: Take with or after meals, stick to simple meals, and consult your doctor if it worsens.

✔️ Directions for Use of Starfil 50mg Tablet

Starfil 50mg Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break, or chew the medicine. It can be taken with or without food. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume more than that prescribed by your doctor.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Starfil 50mg Tablet

Adult Dose:

Oral Erectile Dysfunction:

• Adult: Take 50 mg about 1 hour before sexual intercourse. Adjust the dose based on penile response. Maximum: 100 mg/dose and not to be taken more than once in 24 hours.
• Elderly (>65 years): Lower initial dose at 25 mg.
• Hepatic Impairment: Initially, 25 mg.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension:

• Adult: Take 20 mg three times daily, administered 4-6 hours apart.

Renal Dose:

For patients with renal impairment:

• Creatinine Clearance (CrCl) <30 ml/min: Initially, 25 mg.

✔️ Interaction

Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, including nitrates, protease inhibitors, and other blood pressure medications.

✔️ Contraindications

• Allergy
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Kidney Disease
• Eye Disorder

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Starfil 50mg Tablet is meant for use only in men.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Avoid heavy meals while taking Starfil 50mg Tablet, as it could delay the onset of action.
• Inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems before taking Starfil 50mg Tablet.
• Not intended for use in women, children, and adolescents (below 18 years).
• Inform your doctor if you experience any pain after taking Starfil 50mg Tablet.

✔️ Storage Conditions

• Keep the Sildenafil Tablet out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
• Store below 30°C in the original package.
• Discard off the expired and unused medicine appropriately.

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