Assurans is medication used for treatment of pulmonary hypertension (an
increase in blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, or
pulmonary capillaries, together known as the lung vasculature, leading
to shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, and other symptoms)in order
to improve exercise ability. The drug relaxes blood vessels which are
able to transfer more blood and oxygen reducing pulmonary blood
pressure. Its active substance is sildenafil, the same as in Viagra.
That is why Assurans can be used in treatment of men's health.
Dosage and direction
Take one Assurans tablet of 20 mg three times a day with or without
food. Each dose should be divided by 4-6 hours. Regular intakes of the
medication separated by equal time periods are preferable.
Precautions
Before to take Assurans notify your doctor if you have in your history
such diseases as heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat, or chest
pain (angina), high or low blood pressure, blood vessel disorders,
problems with blood circulation, retinitis pigmentosa, disease of liver
or kidney, deformation of the penis, sickle cell anemia, porphyria or
cancer of the blood cells or bone marrow, stomach ulcers or stomach
bleeding. Pulmonary vasodilators as Assurans may significantly worsen
the cardiovascular status of patients with pulmonary veno-occlusive
disease.
Contraindications
Assurans is contraindicated in children younger than 12 y.o., in
patients who are taking any medications which contain organic nitrates
and ones how are hypersensitive to the medication and its components.
Possible side effect
Assurans is mostly well tolerated but side effects may occur as fever,
flushing, headache, muscle aches, nasal infection, nosebleeds, shortness
of breath, sleeplessness, sinus infection, upset stomach. In case of
serious and persisting adverse effects call your doctor as you may need
immediate medical help.
Drug interaction
Assurans should not be co-administered with any drugs which contain
sildenafil (Viagra, Kamagra), organic nitrates, antifungal drugs such as
ketoconazole and itraconazole Ritonavir (an anti-HIV drug). Inform your
doctor about all medications and herbal products you are taking and
especially about alpha-blockers such as doxazosin, barbiturates,
Bosentan, Carbamazepine, Rifabutin, Rifampin, Phenytoin, vitamin K
antagonists as correction of your Assurans dose may be needed.
Missed Dose
If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember, if it is almost
time of your next dose just skip it and return to your regular schedule.
Do not try to make up the missed dose by taking two doses at once.
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose are similar to those seen at lower doses but rates
and severities are increased. If you suppose that took too much of this
medication you should seek for immediate medical help.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 15-30 C (59-86 F) away from children, pets, moisture and sunlight.
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