Cenforce Soft 100

About brand name of the drug

Cenforce Soft 100 mg (Sildenafil) is a drug which is manufactured by an Indian based Centurion Laboratories Limited. This drug is available throughout the world and easily available in the markets. It is available in the form of oral solid chewable tablets dosage form. This medication is mainly used for the effective treatment of erectile dysfunction in man. It is one of the potent drug widely used by the patients suffering from erectile dysfunction.

About the drug

Cenforce Soft 100 mg (Sildenafil) is having Sildenafil Citrate as its main active Pharmaceutical ingredient. It is available in different strengths such as 25mg, 50 mg, 100 mg,150 mg and 200 mg. It is available in blister packaging having 10 tablets per strip. This drug can be ordered from anywhere in the world. It is easily available at medical shops, online e-Pharmacies, hospitals, medical shops etc.

Some other brands equivalent to Cenforce Soft 100 mg (Sildenafil) in the USA are:

• Viagra
•  Cialis

About salt of the drug

Sildenafil is a PDE5 (phosphodiesterase 5) inhibitor. At the time of sexual stimulation, production and release of nitric oxide takes place which results into the activation of enzyme known as guanylate cyclase and it is responsible for the manufacture of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). cGMP is important for the relaxation of blood vessels which allows the flow of blood into the penis and leads to an erection of penis. As PDE5 is responsible for reduction in the cGMP levels, Sildenafil causes inhibition of PDE5 enzyme and results into increase in the cGMP production level. Therefore, it is a potent agent responsible for penile erection.

Medical Uses of the drug

Cenforce Soft 100 mg drug is used for the treatment of the following medical conditions:

• Erectile dysfunction (inability to get and keep penis erect and firm during sexual intercourse which leads to sexual dissatisfaction)
• Pulmonary arterial hypertension (increase in the blood pressure in the vessels due to obstruction in small arterial blood vessels in the lungs)

Working of a drug

Cenforce Soft 100 mg (Sildenafil) contains Sildenafil as its main active ingredient which is a PDE-5 inhibitor. In response to sexual stimulation, breakdown of cGMP takes place by PDE-5 enzyme. Higher the cGMP levels longer is the duration of erection of penis in man. Therefore, Cenforce Soft is responsible for the prevention of breakdown of cGMP and results into enhancement of cGMP levels which ultimately causes sustainability in the duration of erection of peis for a longer period of time comparatively. On the other hand this drug is also used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Side effects

Though the use of Cenforce Soft is not associated with any severe side- effects but sometimes, it may result in some common side effects which is eliminated soon after complete elimination of drug from the body which are as follows :

• headache
• erection lasting more than 4 hours
• indigestion
• back pain
• dizziness
• nausea
• nasal Congestion
• face, neck, upper chest and arms flushing
• body or muscle ache
• stuffy nose
•  blurring of vision and hearing loss

In case of finding any of the above stated symptoms consult to your doctor immediately and in case of any unlikely event related to allergic reactions and erection that lasts for 4 hours or longer, please consult to your doctor immediately.

How to use

Cenforce Soft is a drug that should be used in the way accordingly it is prescribed by the doctor, follow all the instructions directed by the doctor. While using Cenforce Soft drug keep following instructions in mind:

• Don’t take double tablet per day and next dose should be taken after 24 hours
• take one tablet with a glass of water half an hour prior to sexual intercourse
• this drug is not meant to be used by females under 18 years old age. It is expected that the drug should be taken at least 1 hour before the sexual intercourse.
• first time user is recommended to start with 50 mg dose for stronger erection effect and then after dose should be reduced as directed by the doctor.
• take with or without food as directed by the doctor
• user should properly chew the tablet and do not break or swallow the tablet
• during intake period avoid consumption of fat enriched diet and oily food
• daily dose above 100 mg is not recommended
• store the medication in cool & dry place

Drugs that are known to relate with this medicine
In case of intake of two or more drugs together drug interactions are very common. Some potent drugs that can interact with Cenforce Soft 100 mg are-

• Drugs for treatment of heart-related problems or chest pain e.g. nitrate drugs, aspirin
• The problems that makes sexual activity unsafe
• Antibiotic medicines : clarithromycin, erythromycin
• Antifungal medications : itraconazole, ketoconazole
• Anti HIV drugs : ritonavir, saquinavir
• Avoid its intake with other drugs used for treatment of erectile dysfunction such as vardenafil, tadalafil.
• Anti epilepsy medicines
• Alpha blockers used for the treatment of high blood pressure such as tamsulosin, doxazosin
• Some other drugs such as mifepristone

When to avoid taking the drug

Avoid intake of Cenforce Soft 100 mg (Sildenafil) in case of already taking medicines for the treatment of medical conditions like cardiovascular disease ( congestive heart failure, recent stroke or heart attack), kidney diseases, seizures, liver related disease, hearing and vision disorder, eye related disease, deformed penis, thyroid disease or suffering from chronic urinary bladder infections.

Things to avoid when using the drug

Avoid the following things’ consumption while taking this medication which are mentioned as below:

• Avoid its intake along with Alcoholic Beverages
• Avoid its intake along with grapefruit juice & its related products
• Avoid intake of fat rich diet and oily food
• Before buying the drug carefully check the expiry date
• General Information and Precautions
  Keep this medicine out of reach from the children and pets
• This medicine is not meant for consumption by women or children under the age of 18 years.
• Avoid intake of drug along with alcoholic beverages as it may cause dizziness, sleepiness, fainting, changes in heart rate, persistent headache etc.
• Avoid intake of drug during driving and doing any machinery related work as after consumption of drug it may cause sleepiness.
• This drug is not meant to be used by patients suffering from any heart, kidney and retinal diseases, fungal and viral disease and also in patients who are suffering from physically penis deformity.
• Avoid its use in patients who have recently undergone through any kind of heart surgery.
• Avoid intake of this drug in case of pregnancy and while lactating unless it is absolutely necessary for use.
• Any kind of allergy and Intolerance if noted after its use, inform this to your doctor as soon as possible.
• Avoid to use it along with other medications using for the treatment of erectile dysfunction

Storage

Cenforce Soft 100 mg (Sildenafil) should be stored at room temperature in a cool and dry place It should be protected from heat and direct light. Store the medication at room temperature below 27º C- 30º C. Don’t use the medication after it gets expired from the date of its packaging as stated on the pack size.

General FAQs regarding the drug

WILL THE MEDICATION’S EFFECT GET EASILY REVERSED AFTER USE?
Ans. Yes, the medication’s effect will get easily reversed after its use if it is taken at normal dose.

HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE TO SHOW ITS EFFECT?

Ans. The drug shows its effect within 30-60 minutes after its intake.

DOES IT CAUSE ANY HORMONAL IMBALANCE AFTER ITS INTAKE?

Ans. No, it is completely safe for use and it does not show any kind of hormonal imbalance at a normal dose.

DOES THE DOSE INTAKE SAME BY ELDERLY PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION?

Ans. No, the dose for the elderly patients suffering from erectile dysfunction is around 25 mg-50 mg only.