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Geriflo is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of Geriflo have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Geriflo. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Geriflo are Dizziness, Fainting, Chills. Some other side effects of Geriflo have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Geriflo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Geriflo has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Geriflo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Geriflo related warnings section.
Geriflo is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Glaucoma are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Geriflo have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Geriflo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Geriflo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Geriflo is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Geriflo is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Geriflo safe for pregnant women?
Geriflo can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Geriflo safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Geriflo for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Geriflo on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Geriflo on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Geriflo on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Geriflo. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Geriflo only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Geriflo on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Geriflo for the heart.
Geriflo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Geriflo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Geriflo habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Geriflo has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Geriflo
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Geriflo and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Geriflo
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Geriflo and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Rarely, Geriflo causes a persistent painful penile erection which is not related to an intercourse. This condition is known as priapism. If not treated properly, this condition can cause permanent impotence. Therefore, if you suffer from any such condition while taking Geriflo, please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Geriflo has the potential to lower the blood pressure and cause hypotension. Low blood pressure can be avoided or managed by drinking lots of fluids, taking food rich in B12 and folate, taking adequate salt, and by taking caffeine.
Geriflo might be given for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). The exact mechanism of how it works in erectile dysfunction is not known but It is presumed that it works by improving libido, erection, and overall sexual function.
Geriflo is available as a capsule and tablet to be taken by mouth in an empty stomach because food can delay the absorption of this drug and also decrease its bioavailability. Precaution must be taken in the patient with prostate cancer, sulfa allergy, and Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome.
Yes, Geriflo is used for the expulsion of large kidney stones. It is presumed that Geriflo helps in expulsion of kidney stones by relaxing the ureter and reducing the ureteral spasm which allows easy passage of the stone.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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