20 mg film-coated tablets
sildenafil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Orisild contains the active substance sildenafil which belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Orisild lowers blood pressure in the lungs by dilating the blood vessels in the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Orisild is used to treat adults and children and adolescents from 1 to 17 years of age with high blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs ( pulmonary arterial hypertension ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sildenafil contained in Orisild may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor before taking Orisild if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When used to treat male\u00a0erectile dysfunction\u00a0(ED), the following\u00a0side effects\u00a0on vision have been reported with PDE5 inhibitors, including sildenafil, at an unknown frequency: partial, sudden, temporary, or permanent visual impairment or loss of vision in one or both eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you experience sudden visual impairment or loss of vision, stop taking Orisild and contact your doctor <\/strong>immediately<\/strong> (see also section 4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prolonged and sometimes painful erections have been reported in men after using sildenafil. If you get an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours, stop taking Orisild and contact your doctor <\/strong>immediately<\/strong> (see also section 4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Especially to take into account for patients with kidney or liver problems:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n You should tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, as your dose may need to be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Orisild should not be given to children under 1 year of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should not drink grapefruit juice while you are being treated with Orisild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u00a0Orisild should be used during pregnancy only when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orisild should not be given to women of childbearing potential unless appropriate contraception is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orisild passes into breast milk in very small amounts and is not expected to harm the baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orisild can cause dizziness and affect vision. You should be aware of how you react to the medicine before driving or using machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per\u00a0dose, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’.\u00a0is next to “sodium-free”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For adults, the recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is one 20 mg three times daily (taken at 6 to 8-hour intervals) with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use in children and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For children and adolescents between 1 year and 17 years of age, the recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is either 10 mg three times daily for children and adolescents weighing 20 kg or less, or 20 mg three times daily for children and adolescents weighing more than 20 kg.\u00a0Taken with or without food.\u00a0Higher\u00a0doses\u00a0should not be used in children.\u00a0This medicine should only be used when\u00a0administering\u00a020 mg 3 times daily.\u00a0Other forms of medicine are more suitable for the treatment of patients weighing less than 20 kg, as well as for younger patients who can not swallow tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not take more medicines than your doctor tells you to do.\u00a0If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.\u00a0Taking more Orisild than you should increase the risk of known\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to take Orisild, take a\u00a0dose\u00a0as soon as you remember.\u00a0Then continue to take your medicine at the usual time.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sudden discontinuation of Orisild treatment may make your symptoms worse. Do not stop taking Orisild unless your doctor tells you to. Your doctor may ask you to reduce your dose for a few days before stopping completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you experience any of the following\u00a0side effects, stop taking Orisild and contact your doctor immediately (see also section 2):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adults<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The\u00a0side effects\u00a0reported as very common (\u00a0may affect more than 1 in 10 people<\/em>\u00a0) were: headache, flushing, digestive problems, diarrhea, and pain in the arms and legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Side effects\u00a0that were reported as common (\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/em>\u00a0) were:\u00a0subcutaneous infection,\u00a0flu-like symptoms, sinusitis, decreased\u00a0red blood cell count\u00a0(\u00a0anemia\u00a0), fluid retention in the body, difficulty sleeping, anxiety,\u00a0migraines, tremors, numbness and tingling, burning sensation, decreased sensitivity of the skin, bleeding in the back of the eye, effects on vision, blurred vision and light shading, effect on color vision, eye irritation, bloodshot eyes \/ red eyes, dizziness,\u00a0tracheal cataracts, nosebleeds, runny nose, cough, nasal congestion, stomach intestinal inflammation, heartburn,\u00a0hemorrhoids, distended abdomen, dry mouth, hair loss, reddening of the skin, night sweats, muscle aches, back pain, and increased body temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Side effects\u00a0that were reported as uncommon (\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/em>\u00a0) were: decreased\u00a0visual acuity, double vision, abnormal sensation in the eyes, bleeding in the penis, presence of blood in semen and\/or urine, and breast enlargement in men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skin rash and sudden loss or loss of hearing and decreased blood pressure have also been reported with an unknown frequency ( occurring in an unknown number of users<\/em> ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children and young people<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The following serious\u00a0side effects\u00a0have been reported commonly (\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/em>\u00a0):\u00a0pneumonia,\u00a0heart failure, right ventricular failure, heart-related\u00a0shock, high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0in the lungs, chest pain, fainting, respiratory tract infection, tracheal inflammation, gastrointestinal and intestinal viral infection\u00a0caries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following serious\u00a0side effects\u00a0were considered treatment-related and have been reported as uncommon (\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/em>\u00a0): allergic reactions (such as rash, swelling of the face, lips, and tongue, wheezing, difficulty breathing and swallowing), convulsions, irregular heartbeat, hearing loss, shortness of breath,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the stomach and intestines, wheezing due to obstructed airflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Side effects\u00a0reported as very common (\u00a0may affect more than 1 in 10 people<\/em>\u00a0) were: headache, vomiting, throat infection, fever, diarrhea,\u00a0flu,\u00a0and nosebleeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Side effects\u00a0reported as common (\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/em>\u00a0) were: nausea, increased\u00a0erection,\u00a0pneumonia,\u00a0and runny nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substance is sildenafil. Each tablet contains 20 mg of sildenafil (in the form of citrate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n White to off-white, round, 6.8 mm in diameter, biconvex film-coated tablets marked with “85” on one side and smooth on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tablets are supplied in blister packs containing 10, 90, or 300 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Orion Corporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orionintie 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n FI-02200 Espoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Orion Corporation Orion Pharma<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orionintie 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n FI-02200 Espoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orion Corporation Orion Pharma<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joensuunkatu 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n FI-24100 Salo<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n For further information on this medicine, please contact your local doctor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Orisild contains the active substance sildenafil which belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,18526],"tags":[20216,13283,20211,20215,20214,9336,13284,9338,20212,9337,20213,13282],"class_list":["post-19942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-o","tag-benefits-of-orisild","tag-benefits-of-sildenafil","tag-orisild","tag-orisild-side-effects","tag-orisild-tabelt","tag-sildenafil","tag-sildenafil-side-effects","tag-sildenafil-tablet","tag-what-is-orisild","tag-what-is-sildenafil","tag-what-orisild-is-used-for","tag-what-sildenafil-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19942","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19942"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19942\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19972,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19942\/revisions\/19972"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19942"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19942"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19942"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Other medicines and Orisild<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Intake of Orisild with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
HOW TO USE ORISILD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you use more Orisild than you should <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take Orisild<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you stop using Orisild<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
HOW TO STORE ORISILD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
FURTHER INFORMATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n