PATIENT INFORMATION REVATIO – Food and Drug Administration

Revatio is a drug that contains sildenafil, the same active ingredient as Viagra, but it is only approved for pulmonary hypertension. It is not recommended Generic Revatio is considerably less expensive, and it is the same drug as Viagra with the same safety and effectiveness, says Bradley Anawalt, M.D, an endocrinologist and professor of medicine Viagra is the brand name of the prescription medicine sildenafil. It s used to treat erectile dysfunction (trouble getting or keeping an erection) in men. what is revatio Revatio is a medication that contains sildenafil and is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs. It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels in your lungs and improves your ability to exercise. Learn how to use it, what side effects to watch out for, and what precautions to take. Something to note is that the ingredients in some PDE5 inhibitors are also available under the same or different brand names and treat different conditions. For example, Revatio contains sildenafil, the same ingredient as Viagra, but it is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Another brand of sildenafil is Revatio, which is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women. This page contains specific information for Viagra, not Revatio. Do not take Viagra while also taking Revatio, unless your doctor tells you to. Warnings

Manufacturer’s PIL, Revatio 20 mg film-coated tablets; Pfizer Limited, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated April 2024. Manufacturer’s PIL, Revatio 10 mg/ml powder for oral suspension; Pfizer Limited, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated December 2024.

What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at. What to avoid. Drinking alcohol with this medicine Sildenafil is a medicine used to treat erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Sildenafil is also sometimes used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs). If you have erection problems sildenafil works by temporarily increasing blood flow to your penis when you get sexually excited. sildenafil overdose Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1,000 people. Stop taking sildenafil and call your doctor or call 111 straight away if you have a sudden decrease or are allergic to sildenafil, as contained in VIAGRA and Revatio, or any of the ingredients in VIAGRA Discuss your health with your doctor to ensure that you are healthy enough for sex. If you experience chest pain, dizziness, or nausea during sex, seek immediate medical help. This isn’t the first case of retinal problems linked to a sildenafil overdose. In 2024, doctors in the United Kingdom reported the case of a man who experienced vision blurring, also due to