Pulmofree 10mg Injection
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Product introduction
Pulmofree 10mg Injection is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. It decreases high pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs (the pulmonary arteries). This way it reduces the strain on the heart and improves blood flow, lowering blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries.
Pulmofree 10mg Injection is given under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not stop receiving the injection without consulting your doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. However, you should stop taking it if leads to loss of vision in one or both eyes or sudden loss of hearing with ringing sensation in your ear.
Common side effects of this medicine include flushing, headaches, stiffness, blurred vision, muscle pain, difficulty in breathing, inflammation of sinus, and inflammation of nasal lining. It may also cause dizziness or sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Pulmofree 10mg Injection 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.
Pulmofree 10mg Injection is given under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not stop receiving the injection without consulting your doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. However, you should stop taking it if leads to loss of vision in one or both eyes or sudden loss of hearing with ringing sensation in your ear.
Common side effects of this medicine include flushing, headaches, stiffness, blurred vision, muscle pain, difficulty in breathing, inflammation of sinus, and inflammation of nasal lining. It may also cause dizziness or sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Pulmofree 10mg Injection 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.
Uses of Pulmofree Injection
Benefits of Pulmofree Injection
In Treatment of Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) can cause shortness of breath, tiredness, dizziness, chest pain and swelling in your ankles and legs. It is caused by thickening of walls of the arteries that supply your lungs making it hard for blood to get through. Pulmofree 10mg Injection relaxes and widens blood vessels in the lungs. This helps reduce the strain on the heart and improves blood flow, leading to lowered blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. By easing the workload on the heart and enhancing circulation, Pulmofree 10mg Injection can improve exercise capacity, reduce symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, and enhance the overall quality of life for individuals with PAH.
Side effects of Pulmofree Injection
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
Common side effects of Pulmofree
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Stiffness
- Blurred vision
- Indigestion
- Muscle pain
- Upset stomach
- Rash
- Breathing problems
- Sinus inflammation
- Nasal inflammation
How to use Pulmofree Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Pulmofree Injection works
Pulmofree 10mg Injection is a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your lungs thereby reducing the high blood pressure in the lungs. This allows your heart to work less to pump blood in your lungs.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pulmofree 10mg Injection.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pulmofree 10mg Injection 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pulmofree 10mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Pulmofree 10mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pulmofree 10mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pulmofree 10mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A lowering of dose may be considered if it is not well-tolerated.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A lowering of dose may be considered if it is not well-tolerated.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Pulmofree 10mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Pulmofree Injection?
If you miss a dose of Pulmofree 10mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Pulmofree 10mg Injection is used to treat high pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs (the pulmonary arteries).
- It can help improve your quality of life and exercise ability.
- Pulmofree 10mg Injection may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not use other medicines (nitrates or nitroglycerin) when taking Pulmofree 10mg Injection as it could drop your blood pressure to a dangerous level.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Pulmofree 10mg Injection as that may increase the blood pressure-lowering effects of Pulmofree 10mg Injection.
- Stop taking Pulmofree 10mg Injection and immediately inform your doctor if you notice loss of vision in one or both eyes or sudden loss of hearing with ringing sensation in your ear.
- If you have an erection, which lasts continuously for more than 4 hours, stop taking Pulmofree 10mg Injection and contact your doctor immediately.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to worsening of your symptoms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzenesulfonamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Phosphodiesterase-V inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Pulmofree with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
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Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Pimozide with Sildenafil.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Ranolazine with Sildenafil.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Amiodarone with Sildenafil.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Haloperidol with Sildenafil.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I get Pulmofree 10mg Injection without a prescription?
No, you need a doctor's prescription to get Pulmofree 10mg Injection since it is a prescription medicine. Your doctor will prescribe it only if they judge that it would be beneficial for you.
Can I take Pulmofree 10mg Injection for the rest of my life?
Pulmofree 10mg Injection is a prescription medicine and should only be taken for the duration that is advised by your doctor.
Why is the use of Pulmofree 10mg Injection contraindicated with nitrates?
Use of Pulmofree 10mg Injection is harmful for patients taking nitrates or blood pressure-lowering medicines as their combined use can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which can also result in death. However, if these medicines are to be taken together then it is advised to keep a time gap of 24 hours between the intake of Penegra and blood pressure-lowering medicines.
Why does Pulmofree 10mg Injection cause a fall in blood pressure (hypotension)?
Pulmofree 10mg Injection has the property of relaxing the smooth muscle of the blood vessels and widening them which can cause a fall in blood pressure (hypotension). So, when used with blood pressure lowering medicines or nitrates, it can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which could be fatal. Pulmofree 10mg Injection should not be taken if you are taking nitrates for chest pain or you have a history of heart attack or stroke in the past 6 months.
Is Pulmofree 10mg Injection safe to use in patients with diabetes?
Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Pulmofree 10mg Injection is safe to use in patients with diabetes.
Can I take Pulmofree 10mg Injection as often as I want?
No, do not take Pulmofree 10mg Injection for more than once a day. If you take more Pulmofree 10mg Injection than the recommended dose then you may experience an increase in side effects and their severity. These side effects include flushing, headache, muscle pain, stomach upset, allergic reactions and vision changes such as blurred vision. Contact your doctor if Pulmofree 10mg Injection does not help you to get an erection, or if your erection does not last long enough for you to complete sexual intercourse.
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