NAME Trade Name Generic Name
Revatio Sildenafil Citrate
USE For the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension
ACTION To dilate (widen) pulmonary blood vessels, helping to improve breathing and thus increasing exercise ability.
ADMINISTRATION Revatio is a tablet taken by mouth usually 3 times per day.
SIDE EFFECTS Every drug is capable of producing side effects. Most patients experience no or minor side effects. Possible side effects include:
- headache
- flushing
- insomnia
- indigestion
- nose bleeds
- visual disturbances (rare)-bluish vision, blurred
vision, or sensitivity to light
GUIDELINES FOR TAKING THIS MEDICATION
- Should be taken three times a day by mouth 4 to 6 hours apart.
- May be taken with or without food.
- Do not take with organic nitrates such as nitroglycerin.
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
- Do not stop taking this medication unless instructed by your cardiologist as this may cause your symptoms to worsen.
- Speak to your cardiologist if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- Notify your doctor or nurse if unusual bleeding occurs.