Drx Tablet
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
Drx Benefits & Uses
Drx is used to treat the following -
- नपुंसकता Primary (और पढ़ें - नपुंसकता के घरेलू उपाय)
- पल्मोनरी हाइपरटेंशन
- लिंग के रोग
Drx Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Ingredients of Drx
Drx Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Drx is used -
- Headache Mild
- Diarrhoea
- Dyspepsia
- Flushing
- Pain in Extremity
- Insomnia Mild
- Hearing Loss Severe
- Nasal congestion
- Heart related issues
- Urine leaking (incontinence)
- Bone Pain
- Angina Pectoris
- Diabetes Moderate
- Visual Disturbance
- Angioedema Severe
- Tachycardia
Drx Related Warnings
Is the use of Drx safe for pregnant women?
Not Used by Women
Not Used By WomenIs the use of Drx safe during breastfeeding?
Not Used by Women
Not Used By WomenWhat is the effect of Drx on the Kidneys?
Drx may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Drx on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Drx. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Drx on the Heart?
Drx has very mild side effects on the heart.
MildSevere Interaction of Drx with Other Drugs
Drx should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Nitroglycerin
Nicorandil
Cimetidine
Ritonavir
Ketoconazole
Mifepristone
Prazosin
Bosentan
Erythromycin
Tacrolimus
Azithromycin
Drx Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Drx unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Alcoholism
- Heart Disease
- Drug Allergy
- Sickle Cell Disease
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Frequently asked Questions about Drx
Is this Drx habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Drx has not been reported.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Drx you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
DangerousIs it safe?
Yes, but take Drx only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Drx in mental disorders is not effective.
NoDrx Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Drx
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Drx together with food.
UnknownInteraction between Alcohol and Drx
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Drx as it can have severe side effects.
SevereDrx FAQs
Question over 1 year ago
Does Drx cause priapism (Painful erection)?
Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology
No, Drx does not cause priapism. Priapism is a prolonged or persistent erection that lasts for more than 4 hours and is often very painful. Clinical trial suggests that there were no any episode of priapism was found in any studies. Drx does not cause an erection without sexual stimulation. It is not like a penile injection or intraurethral therapy. Its mechanism of action is totally different. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects after consuming this medicine. Please do not hesitate to consult your doctor immediately.
Question almost 2 years ago
Does Drx affects orgasm?
Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine
No, Drx does not affect the orgasm. It depends on stimulation to be effective, orgasms are not affected.
Question over 1 year ago
Can adolescent take Drx?
Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS , General Physician
Clinical trials have not been performed on the adolescent. Hence it is not recommended for adolescents.
Question over 1 year ago
Does Drx influence sperm counts?
Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician
Drx does not influence the sperm count. It also does not affect the ejaculation volume and viscosity.
Question about 2 years ago
What is Drx?
Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS , General Physician
Drx is a brand name for sildenafil. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme Inhibitor. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction. It's effectiveness for treating sexual dysfunction in women has yet not been established. It works only by effective sexual stimulation and does not increase sexual desire.
References
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Viagra® (sildenafil citrate)
- KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 303-304
- April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1135-1137
