Medalis 20mg Tablet

Uses / Indications: Medalis 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Pregnancy interaction:
• Medalis 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• Take it when you need it. Do not take more than once a day. It's best to take Medalis about 1 hour before sexual intercourse, but you can take it anywhere between 30 minutes and 4 hours before sexual activity. Medalis helps achieve and maintain an erection, but will not produce the erection without sexual stimulation. Do not use Medalis if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain). Notify your doctor if the erection persists for more than two hours after sexual intercourse. Do not take Medalis if you recently had a stroke, a heart attack or if you have a serious liver disease or very low blood pressure (

Side Effects:
• Headache, Nausea, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Dyspepsia, Muscle pain, Back pain, Pain in extremity.

How to use:
• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Medalis 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:
• Medalis 20mg Tablet is a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works in erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis by relaxing the muscles in penile blood vessels. It works in pulmonary hypertension by relaxing the blood vessels in the lungs to allow blood to flow more easily.

Faq for medicine:
• Is Medalis addictive? : No, Medalis is not an addictive drug. However, some people may develop an emotional or psychological dependence on the medicine. Always take the medicine for the duration as suggested by your doctor.|Can I take Medalis with prednisone? : Medalis, when taken with prednisone, may cause low blood pressure. Please consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may be required when the two medicines are to be used together.|Is Medalis safe to use? : Medalis is safe when used strictly as advised by your doctor and for approved conditions like erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. However, there are some very common side effects that you may experience with Medalis like a headache, flushing, nasal congestion, dyspepsia, back pain, muscle pain, and pain in extremity. |Is Medalis better than sildenafil? : Both Medalis and sildenafil belong to the same group of drugs called phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. However, Medalis has a slow onset of action with less efficacy but works for a much longer time and is safer than sildenafil.|How long can I take Medalis for? : Medalis should only be taken only for the time period as advised by your doctor. |Can I take Medalis with losartan? : Yes, Medalis can be taken with losartan. However, there could be an excessive fall in blood pressure when taken together and you can experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or an increased heart rate. So, special caution must be taken when taking them together and inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.|Can I take Medalis if I have high blood pressure? : Medalis can be taken in patients with high blood pressure. However, if you are on medicines for high blood pressure, taking Medalis along with them can cause a significant fall in blood pressure which could be harmful. Medalis is absolutely contraindicated in patients taking nitrates. Inform your doctor before taking them together.|Can I take Medalis with antibiotics? : Medalis can be taken safely with antibiotics. However, it is degraded in the body by an enzyme known as CYP3A4 and a dose adjustment may be needed when it is used with drugs which can affect the activity of this enzyme. Antibiotics like erythromycin, clarithromycin, ketoconazole and itraconazole can decrease the action of this enzyme and increase Medalis levels in the blood. Antibiotics like rifampicin increase the action of this enzyme causing an increased breakdown of Medalis and decrease its efficacy.|Does Medalis affect sperm count? : No, Medalis has no known effect on sperm count. It is a medication used for erectile dysfunction, not to increase sperm count.|Does Medalis delay ejaculation? : No, Medalis is not known to affect ejaculation. It is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.|Does Medalis expire? : Like any other drug, Medalis does have an expiry date and should not be used beyond that. Please check the package insert for the same.|Does Medalis work? : Yes, Medalis works very effectively for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension when taken strictly as advised by your doctor.|How long does Medalis last? : Generally, the effect of Medalis lasts from 24 to 36 hours, however, the effect may vary from patient to patient. As it works for a long duration, its action may last for more than one day. Some patients call it a weekend pill which is when taken on Friday night, the effect may last until Sunday morning. So it is preferred over sildenafil and verdanafil by some patients.|Is Medalis a steroid? : No, Medalis is not a steroid. It is a phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor and is used for treating erectile dysfunction.|Is Medalis same as sildenafil? : Both Medalis and sildenafil belong to the same group of drugs called phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. However, Medalis has a slow onset of action with less efficacy but works for a much longer time and is safer than sildenafil.|Can I take Medalis forever? : No, Medalis is not a life long medicine. It should be taken only for a duration as advised by the doctor.|Can I take Medalis just for fun? : Medalis is a prescription drug and should only be taken for the appropriate indication as prescribed by a doctor as it may be associated with many side effects. Also, it is available only on prescription by a doctor.|Can I take Medalis with tamsulosin? : When taken together, these drugs may produce an additive blood-pressure-lowering effect. Dose needs to be titrated carefully. Consult your doctor before taking them together.|Can I take Medalis with lisinopril? : Yes, Medalis can be taken with lisinopril. However, there could be an excessive fall in blood pressure when taken together and you can experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or an increased heart rate. So, special caution must be taken when taking them together and inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.|Can I take Medalis with metoprolol? : Yes, Medalis can be taken with metoprolol. However, there could be an excessive fall in blood pressure when taken together and you can experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or an increased heart rate. So, special caution must be taken when taking them together and inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.|Does Medalis cure erectile dysfunction? : Medalis is not a cure for erectile dysfunction. It only helps in erection by relaxing penile smooth muscles and increasing blood flow. |Does Medalis increase the size of the penis? : No, Medalis is not known to increase the size of the penis.|Does Medalis lower blood pressure? : Medalis can lower the blood pressure but does not have a significant effect. However, when used along with other medications which lower blood pressure, it can have an additional effect which can be harmful. Talk to your doctor in case you are taking blood pressure lowering medicines and you are also advised to take Medalis.|Does Medalis increase testosterone? : Medalis is not known to have any effect on testosterone levels. However, if your testosterone levels are low, then Medalis may not be useful in treating erectile dysfunction.|Can I take Medalis with sildenafil? : Both Medalis and sildenafil are phosphodiesterase inhibitors and act by dilating the blood vessels. Using them together would not give any additional benefit, rather they may cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a prolonged painful erection. Therefore, these two drugs should not be taken together.|Can I take Medalis when I am also taking bisoprolol? : Yes, Medalis can be taken with bisoprolol. However, there could be an excessive fall in blood pressure when they are taken together and you can experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or an increased heart rate. So, special caution must be taken when taking both the drugs together and inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.|What will be the effect of using ibuprofen with Medalis? : Yes,Medalis can be taken with ibuprofen. It is used by many patients to relieve the headache caused by Medalis. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.|Is Medalis use associated with nosebleed (epistaxis)? : Yes, there have been some reports where the patients have given the history of nose bleed (epistaxis) after taking Medalis. Other drugs from the same class have also shown to cause nose bleeds in some patients.|What is the difference between Medalis and L-arginine? : Medalis is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It works by releasing nitrous oxide (NO) which relaxes the smooth muscles of the blood vessels and dilates them. L-arginine is an amino acid which is involved in the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO). So, it has been suggested that L-arginine can help in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. However, there is no regulatory approval for its use as of now. |Are Medalis and avanafil same? : No, Medalis and avanafil are not same drugs but they belong to the same class of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Medalis is also used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension in lower doses. Medalis is seen to be more efficacious, better tolerated and longer acting than avanafil. However, avanafil starts to show its effect faster than Medalis.|How is Medalis different from vardenafil? : Both Medalis and vardenafil are phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Medalis is also used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension in lower doses. Medalis starts to act in 20 minutes but the action remains for almost 36 hours whereas vardenafil starts to act in 10 minutes and acts for almost 10 hours, respectively. Medalis is less effective than vardenafil but safer.|Is it safe to take Medalis with amlodipine? : Yes, Medalis can be taken with amlodipine. However, there could be an excessive fall in blood pressure they are when taken together and you can experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or an increased heart rate. So, special caution must be taken and inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.|Is it safe to take Medalis with propranolol? : Yes, Medalis can be taken with propranolol. However, there could be an excessive fall in blood pressure they are when taken together and you can experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or an increased heart rate. So, special caution must be taken and inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.|Can I take Medalis when I am also taking atenolol for controlling my blood pressure? : Yes, Medalis can be taken with atenolol. However, there could be an excessive fall in blood pressure they are when taken together and you can experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or an increased heart rate. So, special caution must be taken and inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.|Is it safe to take Medalis when I am also taking fluconazole? : Medalis can be taken with fluconazole, however, a dose adjustment would be needed before taking them together. Medalis is metabolized (degraded) by an enzyme known as CYP3A4. Fluconazole decreases the working of this enzyme causing increased blood levels of Medalis and higher chances of having side effects.|Is Medalis safe to use in patients with glaucoma? : Yes, Medalis can be used by patients with glaucoma. But you must inform your doctor before using this medicine. It has been found to increase the intraocular pressure in animals whereas the same is not seen in humans. However, other medicines of this class have been reported to cause increase intraocular pressure in healthy human beings.|Is it safe to take Medalis with dapoxetine? : Yes, Medalis can be safely taken with dapoxetine. Medalis is useful for treating erectile dysfunction and dapoxetine is for premature ejaculation. A fixed dose combination of these medicines is available which is useful in patients suffering from both erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.|Can I use Medalis with nitroglycerin? : Use of Medalis is not recommended in patients taking nitrates like nitroglycerin as their combined use can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which can also result in death. It is advisable to keep a time gap of 24 hours between the intake of Medalis and any nitrate substance.|What is the benefit of taking Medalis with finasteride? : Yes, Medalis can be taken along with finasteride. This combination is beneficial in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Finasteride is also known to cause erectile dysfunction as one of its side effects and Medalis can be used for the treatment of this problem along with finasteride. |Can I take Medalis with grapefruit juice? : Medalis can be taken with grapefruit juice, however, a dose adjustment would be needed before taking them together. Medalis is metabolized (degraded) by an enzyme known as CYP3A4. Grapefruit juice decreases the working of this enzyme, increases blood levels of Medalis leading to higher chances of side effects.|Can I take Medalis with tramadol? : Yes, Medalis can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.|How safe is it to use Medalis with paracetamol? : Yes, Medalis can be taken with paracetamol. It is used by many patients to relieve a headache caused by Medalis. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.|Is Medalis a nitrate? : No, Medalis is not a nitrate. It belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.|Is Medalis a controlled substance? : Medalis is not a controlled substance. It's a prescription medicine and is available on providing a valid prescription by a doctor.|Is Medalis a blood thinner? : No, Medalis is not a blood thinner. It belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.|Is Medalis a prescription medicine? : Yes, Medalis is a prescription medicine. It is available for providing a valid prescription by a doctor.

Medicine interaction:
• Medalis with Isosorbide Dinitrate|Medalis with Isosorbide Mononitrate|Medalis with Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate|Medalis with Nitroprusside|Medalis with Nicorandil|Medalis with Tamsulosin|Medalis with Terazosin|Medalis with Indinavir|Medalis with Prazosin|Medalis with Ritonavir|Medalis with Phenoxybenzamine|Medalis with Alfuzosin|Medalis with Silodosin|Medalis with Bosentan|Medalis with Doxazosin|Medalis with Azithromycin|Medalis with Phenytoin|Medalis with Erythromycin|Medalis with Spiramycin|Medalis with Rifampicin|Medalis with Primidone|Medalis with Roxithromycin|Medalis with Phenobarbitone|Medalis with Fosphenytoin|Medalis with Clarithromycin|Medalis with Carbamazepine|Medalis with Lafutidine|Medalis with Famotidine|Medalis with Roxatidine|Medalis with Ranitidine