Advantages of Caverta

• It is as effective as Viagra in its pharmacological activity and has the same benefit to risk ratio as that of its innovator brand Viagra.
• Caverta acts rapidly and provides firm and hard erection within 30-60 minutes after consumption.
• Being an oral tablet to be taken by mouth, it is convenient to administer as compared to other treatment options for ED
• The efficacy and safety of Caverta is approved by the FDA and WHO as the active ingredient sildenafil citrate is approved by FDA for the use as a treatment for ED.
• It is much more inexpensive than Viagra which makes the treatment of ED affordable for each and every people of diverse financial backgrounds.
• Caverta is available effortlessly at local and online drugstores.

Mechanism of action

The main reason behind the occurrence of ED is the restricted flow of the blood to the penis and its surrounding regions. The enzyme or the biochemical responsible for this action is called phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE 5). Caverta which contains the API as sildenafil citrate inhibits the action of this enzyme PDE 5. Inhibition or blocking of PDE 5 leads to the increase in the blood levels of NO and CGMP. This leads to the dilation of the penile arteries and relaxation of the penile smooth muscles permitting the enhanced blood flow in the penis and the surrounding regions and preventing the outflow of the blood; thus, causing a firm and fully fledged as well as long lasting erection which is necessary of a satisfactory session of sexual intercourse.

Dosage instructions

Common dose of Caverta

Caverta is generally used as 100mg tablets to be taken once a day for healthy males below the age of 65 years.

How to use Caverta?

• To be taken 30-60 minutes before planning a sexual intercourse.
• To be swallowed with a glass of water without chewing, crushing, or breaking.
• Do not take it with any other liquid other than water.
• Can be taken with or without food.
• Refrain from consuming high fat food and grapefruit or its products while on Caverta therapy.

Precautions

• Stop using Caverta if sexual activity is injudicious due to heart diseases
• If an erection lasts >4 hours, patients should seek emergency treatment. Use Caverta with caution in patients inclined to priapism.
• Stop the therapy and seek immediately medical assistance if unexpected loss of vision occurs in one or both eyes, which could be an indication of non arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).
• To be used with caution, and only when the probable advantages dominate the risks, in patients having a history of NAION.

Common side-effects of Caverta are:

• Nausea and Vomiting
• Distorted vision
• Headache
• Blooming of the skin
• Nasal congestion

Severe Side effects include:

• Chest Pain
• Difficulty in breathing
• Face, lip and tongue swelling
• Dizziness and Fainting
• Extended erection for more than four hours (priapism)

In case if any of the serious side effects continue, go to a physician immediately and get medical help.

Warnings

• Seek medical service proximately in case of sudden decrease or loss of hearing
• Caverta should be used with alpha-blockers or anti-hypertensives with caution. Simultaneous use may lead to decreased blood pressure
• Reduced blood pressure, syncope, and prolonged erection may occur at higher sildenafil exposures. Blood levels of sildenafil increases when given with drugs like ritonavir and hence decrease in Caverta dosage is suggested.
• It can upsurge the hypotensive effects of nitrates, alpha blockers, and anti-hypertensives. Hence, Caverta should be started at a dose of 25 mg when there is simultaneous intake of alpha blockers.