Forteb 50 mg Tablet (Sildenafil Citrate)

Adult dose

Sildenafil, the recommended dose of 25 to 50 mg is taken orally about 1 hour prior to sexual activity, once daily. Depending on the situation, it can be taken between 4 hours and 30 minutes before sexual activity. The dosage can be adjusted according to efficacy and tolerance.

This medication can dangerously lower blood pressure when taken with nitrate preparations or NO donors, so it is essential to check if such medications are being used before beginning this treatment. Patients with heart or vascular problems should have a thorough cardiovascular examination before taking this medication, and it is advisable not to use it if there are severe cardiac conditions. Since sexual activity itself can put a strain on the heart, patients with unstable cardiovascular conditions should not use this medication. This medication can temporarily lower blood pressure due to vasodilation, and thus patients with low blood pressure or heart diseases must use it with caution. Patients who recently experienced arrhythmias, heart failure, unstable angina, or those with low blood pressure or poorly controlled hypertension, and those with retinitis pigmentosa, should avoid this medication. If an erection lasts more than 4 hours, medical attention should be sought immediately as failure to treat it may result in permanent damage. Patients with specific valvular heart disease or reduced blood pressure regulation may be more sensitive to the vasodilatory effects of this medication. Co-administration with certain antiviral medications may significantly increase the serum concentration of this medication, so patients currently taking such medications should adjust the dosage accordingly. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, so patients with certain genetic disorders such as phenylketonuria should not take it. Patients who are allergic to this medication, regularly take nitrate drugs, cannot engage in sexual activity due to cardiovascular diseases, have severe liver dysfunction, are children under 18 or women should not take this medication. Patients at risk for penile deformities, blood disorders, bleeding tendencies, or peptic ulcers, elderly patients, those with severe kidney or liver dysfunction, and patients taking CYP3A4 inhibitors should use this medication cautiously. While taking this medication, side effects such as headaches, flushing, indigestion, dizziness, visual disturbances, diarrhea, rash, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, limb pain, itching, skin dryness, eye dryness, eye pain, photophobia, eye congestion, abnormal sensations in the eyes, eyelid swelling, facial flushing, swelling, hematuria, chest pain, lethargy, fatigue, sweating, itching, joint pain, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, and memory issues may occur; if severe symptoms arise, consult a doctor. Visual disturbances or dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, hence caution is necessary. This medication can lower blood pressure; therefore, when used in combination with other antihypertensive medications, it must be taken according to medical advice, as symptoms of hypotension may occur when taken with alpha-blockers. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication, and children and adolescents cannot take it. In the case of overdose, symptoms may worsen, so the recommended dosage must be adhered to, and immediate medical attention is required for overdose. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

Headache, flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, urinary tract infection, dizziness, drowsiness, visual impairment (temporary color vision disorder, increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision), diarrhea, rash, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, limb pain, itching, skin dryness, eye dryness, eye pain, photophobia, eye congestion, abnormal sensations in the eyes, eyelid swelling, facial flushing, swelling, hematuria, chest pain, lethargy, fatigue, sweating, itching, joint pain, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, memory loss

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication over time.

Appearance

Purple hexagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

8 tablets (4 tablets/PTP X 2)