Intagra

Common use

Intagra tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis. This helps men to get or maintain an erection. It belongs to a group of medicines known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors.

Dosage and direction

Intagra tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. You should take about 1 hour before you plan to have sex. The amount of time it takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. This medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. However, you should not take this medicine if you do not have erectile dysfunction. It should not be taken more than once a day.

Precautions

Intagra tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Intagra may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Do not take it if you have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, or stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.

Contraindications

Intagra tablet is not intended for use by women and men should avoid using any other medicines to treat impotence without talking to a doctor first. It can be dangerous to take it along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain or angina). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, have recently had a stroke or heart attack or if you have low blood pressure. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it increases the chances of side effects.

Possible side effect

The most common side effects of Intagra are flushing (sense of warmth), headache, dizziness, blurred vision, muscle pain, stomach upset, and rash. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.

Drug interaction

Taking Intagra with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects: Do not consume Sildenafil with Tolterodine; Do not consume Sildenafil with Isosorbide Dinitrate. If Sildenafil is essential, ensure a gap of at least 24 hours after discontinuing Isosorbide Dinitrate. Please consult your doctor; Do not consume Ranolazine with Sildenafil; Do not consume Sildenafil with Aripiprazole; Do not consume Sildenafil with Isosorbide Dinitrate. If Sildenafil is essential, ensure a gap of at least 24 hours after discontinuing Isosorbide Dinitrate. Please consult your doctor.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Intagra tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Overdose

Seek medical attention if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse or other side effects persists long time.

Storage

Store Intagra tablet in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Protect the medicine from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain its effectiveness. Keep the product out of reach and sight of children to prevent accidental ingestion. Make sure to use Intagra tablet before its expiry date for optimal results.