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What is Eriacta 100 mg?

 

Eriacta 100mg is a medicine used in the treatment of sexual problems in men, such as erectile dysfunction,  impotence in men and more. The drug falls under the category of phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor that relaxes the blood vessels and improves the flow of blood through that particular area.

 

Eriacta is the brand name of the medicine which is also known by its generic name called Sildenafil. Eriacta 100mg also helps in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH).

 

Ranbaxy Laboratories manufactures Eriacta 100mg. It is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company with a headquarter in Mumbai, India.

 

Eriacta 100mg is medicine for phosphodiesterase(PDE) containing an active quantity of sildenafil citrate. Eriacta 100 mg is considered the most common adequate prescription fertility that is highly recommended by the doctor in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and impotence in men.

 

The penis contains an enzyme known as phosphodiesterase5 (PDE5) inhibitors that help in reducing the erection of the penis. Whereas, Eriacta 100mg falls under the category of drugs known as phosphodiesterase5 (PDE5) inhibitors and prevents this enzyme from functioning quickly. Hence, keeping the penis in erection position even after sexual intercourse.

 

Note that such a drug will not work without the physical action of the penis that occurs during sexual intercourse. Eriacta 100mg is available only through the doctor’s prescription and is available in both tablet and powdered form for suspension.

 

What is Eriacta 100mg used for?

 

Eriacta 100mg is used to treat male sexual problems, such as impotence or erectile dysfunction by increasing the flow of blood in the male reproductive organ, penis. Remember that this drug does not protect against any sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhoea, syphilis.

 

Eriacta 100mg increases the flow of blood in the penis in order to make it erect and does not let phosphodiesterase(PDE) present in the penis from function quickly.  Phosphodiesterase(PDE) is an enzyme that makes the penis flaccid back to its normal position.

 

Additionally, Eriacta 100mg is also used for both men and women to cure the signs and symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension (blood pressure that occurs between the heart and the lungs). It occurs when the blood vessels in the lungs become narrow, causing resistance to the flow of blood and making it difficult for the heart to beat.

 

Eriacta 100mg relaxes the blood vessels making it into its relaxing position by working on the PDE5 enzyme present in the lungs. It increases the flow of blood through the lungs reducing the workload of the heart.

 

About the Eriacta 100mg manufacturer

 

Ranbaxy Laboratories, an Indian pharmaceutical company, manufactures Eriacta 100mg. It was incorporated in India from 1961 and remained an entity until 2014. Ranbir Singh and Gurbax Singh started the company in 1937 as a distributor for the Japanese company, Shionogi. Additionally, the company ownership changed twice over the period of time.

 

A Japanese pharmaceutical company, Daiichi Sankyo, acquired the controlling share of Ranbaxy in the year 2008. Secondly, Sun Pharma bought 100% of the company all-stock deal in the year 2014. Sun Pharma is the world’s fifth-largest generic pharmaceutical company.

 

In fact, Sun Pharma began with five psychiatry products and a two-person marketing team in the year 1983. Its vision is ‘Reaching People and Touching Lives Globally as a Leading Provider of Valued Medicines.’ Additionally, the company believes in Sunology- a combination of two words, Sun and Ideology are at the core of the Sun. Humanity, Integrity, Passion, and Innovation together helps in the formation of Sunology.

 

Strengths of Eriacta 100mg

 

The strength of Eriacta is 100 mg. There are some advantages of consuming Eriacta 100mg, such as:-

 

• Eriacta 100mg is the cheapest economical medicine used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

 

• The drug gives a long-lasting erection.

 

• It is easy for anyone to purchase the drug because it is available both online and in the local stores.

 

• Eriacta 100mg is a highly used drug destroying the difficulties and demand for medicine.

 

• It also cures pulmonary arterial hypertension.

 

Possible side effects of Eriacta 100mg

 

Eriacta 100mg usually does not show any unwanted side effects in men consuming it. Adverse side effects may occur due to drug or disease interactions.

 

The Eriacta 100mg side effects are categorized below, such as:-

 

Most common

 

• Diarrhoea
• Redness on skin
• Difficulty while sleeping
• Pain in the eyes
• Difficulty while breathing
• Flushing
• Pain in the muscles
• Bleeding nose
• Headache
• Sneezing

 

Less Common 

 

• Stomach upset and pain
• Pain while urinating
• Pain in the bladder
• Burning sensation in the chest or stomach
• Blood in urine
• Frequently urinating
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Feeling of numbness, crawling, itching, numbness

 

Rare side effects

 

• Convulsions(seizures)
• Cool and pale skin
• Lack of concentration
• Dryness of the mouth
• Loss of vision
• Anxiety
• Bleeding in the eye
• Pain in the bone and chest
• Cold sweat
• Fever
• Mental depression
• Seizures
• Prolonged, painful erection of the penis
• Sensitivity to light
• Shakiness 
• Skin ulcers
• Drowsiness
• Excessive hunger
• Fever or chills
• Increased thirst and sweating
• Nightmares
• Sore throat
• Twitching of the muscles

 

You may not see some other side effects in the above list. In case you feel any kind of symptoms, do not ignore it. Instead, consult the doctor about it in order to avoid any severe medical complications.

 

Important warnings

 

• Priapism warning: Priapism is a medical condition in which the erection won’t go away. The condition will become serious if an erection lasts for more than 4 hours. In such a situation, call 911 and go for immediate medical help. It may occur in case of overdose or improper way of using the medicine.

 

• Sudden hearing loss: Improper consumption may show interactions and can result in hearing loss, tinnitus(ringing in the ears) or dizziness. Stop taking any more dose of Eriacta 100mg in case you start to experience any of such symptoms.

 

• Sudden vision loss: Eriacta 100mg may cause severe side effects, such as sudden vision loss in either one or both the eyes. Hence, it is a severe health issue that should be considered and stop taking the drug in such cases.

 

What are the medicines that interact with Eriacta 100mg? 

 

Medical science has reached that point of success where a person can consume more than one drug simultaneously, even if the interaction might occur. But the doctor will have to change the dose or may have to take certain necessary precautions in consuming the medicine.

 

However, do not consume Eriacta 100mg with another drug in order to prevent the chance of having any medical complications. Some medicines may show interaction with Eriacta 100mg, such as:-

 

• Erythrityl Tetranitrate
• Indinavir
• Isosorbide dinitrate
• Isosorbide Mononitrate
• Lopinavir
• Molsidomine
• Amyl Nitrite
• Amprenavir
• Atazanavir
• Boceprevir
• Boceprevir
• Cobicistat
• Darunavir
• Propatyl Nitrate
• Fosamprenavir
• Nelfinavir
• Nitroglycerin
• Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate
• Ritonavir
• Riociguat
• Telaprevir
• Tipranavir
• Saquinavir

 

You may need to consume some medicines with Eriacta 100mg for some medical conditions. But it is better to consume it according to the doctor’s prescription.

 

• Cannabis
• Ceritinib
• Conivaptan
• Clarithromycin
• Dihydrocodeine
• Duvelisib
• Fluconazole
• Fosnetupitant
• Idealalisble
• Amyl Nitrite
• Amprenavir
• Atazanavir
• Boceprevir
• Boceprevir
• Cobicistat
• Darunavir
• Itraconazole
• Larotrectinib
• Lefamulin
• Lorlatinib
• Lumacaftor
• Netupitant
• Simeprevir
• Voriconazole
• Alfuzosin
• Bunazosin
• Bosentan
• Delavirdine
• Erythromycin
• Etravirine
• Ketoconazole
• Prazosin
• Rifapentine
• Silodosin
• Tamsulosin
• Terazosin
• Trimazosin
• Voriconazole

 

What are the diseases that interact with Eriacta 100mg?

 

Some of the diseases show interactions with Eriacta 100mg, such as:-

 

• Cardiovascular disease: This drug can lower the blood pressure of the body, therefore, if a person is suffering from cardiovascular disease in the last six months, do ask the doctor before consuming this medicine. These medical complications include a stroke, heart attack, or life-threatening improper rhythm of the heartbeat.

 

• Pulmonary disease: As the drug affects the rhythm of the heartbeat, it will alter the pulmonary artery that can lead to worsening the heart function. Hence, people suffering from pulmonary diseases should consult the doctor before consuming Eriacta 100mg.

 

• Peyronie’s disease: It is a type of disease in which problems arise with the shape of the penis. Using Eriacta 100mg while suffering from such a condition will worsen the situation and sometimes may cause you erection more than 4 hours.

 

• Sickle cell anaemia: Use of Eriacta 100mg may cause you pain in sickle cell anaemia known as the vaso-occlusive crisis. Hence, consult the doctor if you fall under this condition before consuming the medicine.

 

• Stomach ulcers or bleeding: The use of Eriacta 100mg increases the risk of developing ulcers, stomach bleeding, or tiny holes in the lining of the digestive system. These medical conditions can be fatal, so if you have stomach ulcers and are thinking of using Eriacta 100mg, do not forget to consult the doctor before use.

 

 

• Loss of hearing

• Liver disease

• Retinitis pigmentosa

• Renal dysfunction

• Priapism

• Seizure disorders

 

 

How does Eriacta 100mg work? 

 

Always consume Eriacta 100mg as directed by the doctor. Always remember to follow instructions as provided in the prescription because the medicine will work efficiently and without any unwanted side effects only when used correctly. Hence, the patient should follow the instructions of consuming the drug and its dosage.

 

Consume Eriacta 100mg orally with a glass of water without being chewing, crushing or swallowing it entirely. There is no harm in consuming the drug with an empty stomach.

 

The drug is available with various other brand names containing the same salt(Sildenafil citrate), and the dosage for all of them is different from one another.

 

Revatio used to relax the muscles of the blood vessels to increase the flow of blood through a particular area. It generally helps in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, improving exercise capacity in both men and women. It is usually taken three times every day with a duration of 4 to 6 hours.

 

Another drug is containing the same salt used to treat erectile dysfunction known as Viagra. Usually, it is good to have viagra 30 minutes to 1 hour before the sexual activity. 

 

It will take almost 4 hours for the penis to return to its normal state after taking the drug. Do not consume Viagra more than once in one day.

 

Precautions while consuming Eriacta 100mg

 

Here is a list of points that a person should take care of while consuming Eriacta 100mg.

 

• During an emergency medical condition, do inform the doctor that you are consuming Eriacta 100mg, especially people suffering from heart problems.

 

• Avoid using Eriacta 100mg with nitrate drugs that usually treat angina or hypertension. Such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide, Nitro-Bid, etc.

 

•  In case you are a heart patient suffering from pulmonary arterial hypertension do go for a regular checkup in order to allow the doctor to regulate the medicine according to the medical condition.

 

• Do not take any other drug containing tadalafil, such as Viagra, Vardenafil, Cialis, etc. Inform the doctor in case you have a history of heart disease.

 

• In case you have already consumed medicines for hypertension, you may feel symptoms, such as blurred vision, confusion, faintness, or dizziness because Eriacta 100mg decreases the blood pressure. Inform your doctor about such experiences if you fall under this category.

 

• Immediately consult the doctor in case the erection lasts for more than 4 hours or more, causing pain. Such conditions require immediate medical treatment. 

 

• Do not take any other drug without consulting the doctor in order to avoid any severe interactions causing side effects.

 

• Eriacta 100mg is not for the use of children even though medicine can cure both erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH).

 

• In order to avoid worsening of the medical conditions. Such as cardiovascular disease, stomach ulcer, sickle cell anaemia, Peyronie’s disease, pulmonary diseases, liver disease, retinitis pigmentosa, or seizure disorders do not use of Eriacta 100mg.

 

What to do in case of an overdose of the medicine?

 

Overdose symptoms include dizziness, fainting, or painful/prolonged erection. In case you experience any of these, search for immediate medical help.

 

Hence, the United States citizen can call the local poison control centre at 1800-222-1222.

 

Storage of Eriacta 100mg

 

Keep Eriacta 100mg(Sildenafil) in a closed container at room temperature away from the heat, moisture, sunlight, and children. In case you need any further help, ask your healthcare professional, how to handle the drug.