Revastad
Revastad contains sildenafil, which helps treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) in adults and children by widening the blood vessels in the lungs.
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and children weighing over 20 kg: 20 mg (1 tablet) three times a day. Children weighing under 20 kg: 10 mg three times a day.
Method
Take doses 6–8 hours apart, with or without food.
Adults and children weighing over 20 kg: Max 20 mg three times a day (total 60 mg). Children weighing under 20 kg: Max 10 mg three times a day (total 30 mg).
Possible Side Effects
- •Headache
- •Facial flushing and redness
- •Indigestion
- •Diarrhea
- •Pain in arms and legs
- •Vomiting
- •Sore throat
- •Fever
- •Flu
- •Nosebleed
- •Sudden vision loss
- •Erection lasting over 4 hours
- •Skin infection
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Sinus infection
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- •Fluid retention
- •Sleep problems
- •Anxiety
- •Migraine
- •Shaking
- •Tingling sensation in skin
- •Burning sensation
- •Reduced sense of touch
- •Bleeding in the back of the eye
- •Effects on vision
- •Blurred vision and light sensitivity
- •Color vision changes
- •Eye irritation
- •Red or bloodshot eyes
- •Dizziness
- •Bronchitis
- •Runny nose
- •Cough
- •Stuffy nose
- •Stomach inflammation
- •Stomach flu
- •Heartburn
- •Hemorrhoids
- •Bloating
- •Dry mouth
- •Hair loss
- •Skin redness
- •Night sweats
- •Muscle pain
- •Back pain
- •Increased body temperature
- •Reduced sharpness of vision
- •Double vision
- •Abnormal eye sensation
- •Bleeding from the penis
- •Blood in semen and/or urine
- •Male breast enlargement
- •Rash
- •Sudden decrease or loss of hearing
- •Low blood pressure
- •Nausea
- •Increased erection
- •Pneumonia
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to sildenafil or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you are using medicines containing nitrates or nitric oxide donors (like for chest pain).
- Do not take if you are using riociguat (another medicine for high blood pressure in the lungs).
- Do not take if you recently had a stroke, heart attack, have severe liver disease, or very low blood pressure (< 90/50 mmHg).
- Stop taking Revastad and contact a doctor immediately if your vision suddenly gets worse or you lose it, or if you get an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours.
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- Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking Revastad.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Revastad contains lactose. Talk to your doctor if you have an intolerance to certain sugars.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose in severe renal impairment. Reduce the dose in liver impairment. Significant adverse reactions include hypotension, ortostatic hypotension, headache and visual disturbances. Consider potential interactions especially with nitrates. (updated 25.11.2024)