Drug title

Zudena (Udenafil)

INDICATIONS

Zudena is used to treat erectile dysfunction and symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy.

INSTRUCTIONS

Zudena is taken orally, regardless of the meal. Do not break or split a Zudena tablet. Swallow it whole.

DOSAGE

The recommended dose is 100 mg, taken 30 minutes before anticipated sexual activity. 

The dose may be increased to 200 mg given individual efficacy and tolerability.

The maximum recommended frequency of application - 1 times per day.

Missed dose

If Zudena is used as needed, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule. The maximum recommended frequency of application - 1 times per day.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of Zudena - seek emergency medical attention.

STORAGE

Store Zudena at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Zudena out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Precautions

Sexual activity is a potential risk for patients with cardiovascular disease, so treatment of erectile dysfunction, including using of Udenafil, should not hold for men with heart disease, in which sexual activity is not recommended.

Patients with obstruction of blood outflow from the left ventricle (aortic stenosis) may be more sensitive to the action of vasodilators, including inhibitors of PDE. Despite the lack of clinical trials of cases of prolonged erection (longer than 4 hours) and priapism (painful erections lasting more than 6 h), such phenomena are peculiar to this class of drugs. In the event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours (regardless of pain), patients should immediately seek medical help. In the absence of timely treatment of priapism can lead to irreversible damage to the erectile tissue and erectile function.

List of those who must take Zudena with extra caution: Patients with uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure> 170/100 mm Hg.), hypotension (blood pressure <90/50 mmHg..); Patients with hereditary degenerative diseases of the retina (including retinitis pigmentosa, proliferative diabetic retinopathy); Patients who have undergone over the last 6 months of stroke, myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass grafting; Patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment; presence of congenital long QT syndrome, or an increase in the QT interval as a result of taking the drugs; predisposition to priapism; patients with anatomical deformation of the penis; the presence of penile implant; sexual activity in patients with diseases of the cardiovascular system such as unstable angina or angina occurring during sexual intercourse, chronic heart failure (II-IV functional class NYHA classification), which developed during the last 6 months, uncontrolled heart rhythm disorders, - should take into account the potential risk of complications; while receiving of Udenafil and CCBs, alpha-blockers or other hypotensive drugs - may mark the additional reduction in SBP and DBP by 7-8 mmHg.

According to the registered indication the drug is not intended for use in women.

The drug is not intended for use under the age of 18 years.

Contraindications

Do not use Udenafil in combination with other treatments for erectile dysfunction.

Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug; simultaneous reception of nitrates and other donor of nitric oxide. Do not take Udenafil if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). Taking Udenafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.

Effects on ability to drive and operate machinery. Before you manage the equipment and vehicles, patients need to know how they react to the reception of Zudena.

Possible side effect

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Udenafil:

• hives, difficult breathing, your face, lips, tongue, or throat swelling.

Stop using Zudena and get emergency medical help if you have:

• Palpitations, prolonged erections, flushing, dizziness eye pain, increased lacrimation, nasal congestion, headache.

There is no research for its side effects for the men over 71 y.o.

There are no side effects on sperm quality.

In case you notice any of these side effects or other not listed above - contact your doctor or pharmacist.