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Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection

Prescription Required
SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Pulmosil 0.8mg 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).

Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection helps to improve your exercise ability. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. However, if it leads to loss of vision in one or both eyes or sudden loss of hearing with ringing sensation in your ear, you should not stop immediately and consult the doctor.

Common side effects of this medicine include flushing, headache, stiffness, and blurred vision. It may also cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how the medicine works.

It 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 Pulmosil Injection

Benefits of Pulmosil Injection

In Treatment of Erectile dysfunction

Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called PDE5 inhibitors. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis. This allows blood to flow into the penis and produce an erection when sexually aroused. This medicine will only help get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. It is very effective but needs to be taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity.

Do not take this medicine if you also take medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain).

Side effects of Pulmosil 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 Pulmosil

  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Headache
  • Stiffness
  • Nosebleeds
  • Blurred vision
  • Indigestion
  • Muscle pain
  • Upset stomach
  • Rash

How to use Pulmosil Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Pulmosil Injection works

Pulmosil 0.8mg 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 Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pulmosil 0.8mg 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
Pulmosil 0.8mg 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
Pulmosil 0.8mg 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
Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pulmosil 0.8mg 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.
Liver
CAUTION
Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection in patients with severe liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Pulmosil 0.8mg 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.
  • Pulmosil 0.8mg 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 Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection as it could drop your blood pressure to a dangerous level.
  • Do not consume alcohol while taking Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection as that may increase the blood pressure-lowering effects of Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection.
  • Stop taking Pulmosil 0.8mg 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.
  • 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
SEX STIMULANTS REJUVENATORS
Action Class
Phosphodiesterase-V inhibitors

Interaction with drugs

Taking Pulmosil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

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Early ejaculation, erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction and early ejaculation
Dr. Pranay Gandhi
Sexology
1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3. tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects
Erectile dysfunction premature ejaculation Medication for Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation
Dr. Shyam Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Erectile problems can be happen to people at any age having issue like stress, fatigue, disturb relationship, anxiety, Ali a cohol, smoking and medical problems like High BP, Diabetes, obesity etc. My personal advice is lifestyle changes like exercising, losing weight, stopping smoking,curbing alcohol, don't wear tight pants, do pelvic kegal exercise. There are medications but they have side effects so i dont advice first. But i strongly recommend to start healthy life with some antioxidant vitamins and healthy diet. You may take vitamin like DHEA cap, L arginine and herbal ashwagandha capsule. Apply Himcolin gel. Concentrate on Yoga and meditation and also take help from your partner. Use these for couple of months if not improved do few blood tests like thyroid, sugar and testosterone and let me know.
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FAQs

Q. Can I get Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection without a prescription?

No, you need a doctor's prescription to get Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection since it is a prescription medicine. Your doctor will prescribe it only if they judge that it would be beneficial for you.

Q. Can I take Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection for the rest of my life?

Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection is a prescription medicine and should only be taken for the duration that is advised by your doctor.

Q. Why is the use of Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection contraindicated with nitrates?

Use of Pulmosil 0.8mg 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.

Q. Why does Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection cause a fall in blood pressure (hypotension)?

Pulmosil 0.8mg 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. Pulmosil 0.8mg 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.

Q. Is Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection safe to use in patients with diabetes?

Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection is safe to use in patients with diabetes.

Q. Can I take Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection as often as I want?

No, do not take Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection for more than once a day. If you take more Pulmosil 0.8mg 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 Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection does not help you to get an erection, or if your erection does not last long enough for you to complete sexual intercourse.

Q. When should I take Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection?

Take Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection about 1 hour before you plan to have sex. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Inform your doctor if you feel the effect of Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection is too strong or too weak.

Q. Can I drink alcohol while on Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection?

Drinking alcohol can temporarily impair your ability to get an erection. To get the maximum benefit from Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection, it is advised to not drink excessive amounts of alcohol before taking Pulmosil 0.8mg Injection.

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References

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