Forlast 20mg Tablet
Forlast 20mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. The medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. You should take it about one hour before you plan to have sex. The amount of time it takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between 30 minutes and one hour. Only take it if you need it and it has been prescribed to you by a doctor.
Forlast 20mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Forlast 20mg Tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It increases blood flow to the penis to help men get an erection. It works by helping to relax the blood vessels in your penis, allowing blood to flow into your penis when you get sexually excited.
Forlast 20mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. The medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. You should take it about one hour before you plan to have sex. The amount of time it takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between 30 minutes and one hour. Only take it if you need it and it has been prescribed to you by a doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine are flushing, headache, blurred vision, muscle pain, stomach upset, and rash. Talk to your doctor if the side effects bother you or will not go away.
This medicine is not intended for use by women and men should avoid using any other medicines to treat impotence without talking to a doctor. It can be dangerous to take it along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, if you have recently had a stroke or heart attack or if you have low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you suffer from these or any other health problems before taking it. You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can lead to side effects.
03Uses
Treatment of Erectile dysfunction
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Forlast 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Forlast 20mg Tablet is a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works in erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis by relaxing the muscles in penile blood vessels.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Forlast 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Erectile dysfunction
Forlast 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called PDE5 inhibitors. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis. This allows blood to flow into the penis and produce an erection when sexually aroused. This medicine will only help get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. It is very effective but needs to be taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity.Do not take this medicine if you also take medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain).
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Rash
Upset stomach
Muscle pain
Blurred vision
Headache
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Forlast 20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Forlast 20mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Forlast 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.Forlast 20mg Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Driving:UNSAFE
Forlast 20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Forlast 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Forlast 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Forlast 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Forlast 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Forlast 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Forlast 20mg Tablet for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
It is best to take it an hour before sexual intercourse. But, you can take it anytime between 30 minutes and 4 hours before sexual activity.
Do not take it more than once a day.
It may also be used for treating the urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
It may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid drinking alcohol as it can reduce your ability to get an erection and can make dizziness worse.
Seek medical attention if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse.
Do not use Forlast 20mg Tablet if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain), if you have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, or stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.
References
Sources and references
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Katzung BG, Chatterjee K. Vasodilator & the Treatment of Angina Pectoris. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 197.
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