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DESCRIPTION

Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis. This helps men to get or maintain an erection. It belongs to a group of medicines known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. You should take about 1 hour before you plan to have sex. The amount of time it takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. This medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. However, you should not take this medicine if you do not have erectile dysfunction. It should not be taken more than once a day. The most common side effects of this medicine are flushing (sense of warmth), headache, dizziness, blurred vision, muscle pain, stomach upset, and rash. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away. This medicine is not intended for use by women and men should avoid using any other medicines to treat impotence without talking to a doctor first. It can be dangerous to take it along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain or angina). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, 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 increases the chances of side effects.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Erectile dysfunction Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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).

USE OF

Headache | Stiffness | Nosebleeds | Blurred vision | Indigestion | Muscle pain | Upset stomach | Rash

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the strips/film with wet hands. Keep it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FACTBOX 

Treatment of Erectile dysfunction

HOW TO USE

Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis, thereby increasing blood flow into the penis on sexual stimulation. This helps you achieve and maintain a hard, erect penis suitable for sexual activity.

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SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : UNSAFE – It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. Use of Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip is not indicated in women. – Driving : UNSAFE – Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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 – Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip may be needed. Please consult your doctor. There is limited information available on the use of Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip in patients with severe liver disease.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

UNSAFE

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

UNSAFE

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CAUTION

LIVER INTERACTION

Q. How long does it take for Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip to work?::: The amount of time Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between half an hour and one hour. However, Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip may take longer to start working if you take it with a heavy meal. Its effect may last for about 3-4 hours.| Q. Can I get Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip without a prescription?::: No, you need a doctor’s prescription to get Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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 Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip as often as I want?::: No, do not take Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip for more than once a day. If you take more Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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 Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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 Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip?::: Take Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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 Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip is too strong or too weak.| Q. Can I take Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip for premature ejaculation?::: No, Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip is not known to have any beneficial effects in treating premature ejaculation. It is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. | Q. Why is the use of Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip contraindicated with nitrates?::: Use of Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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 Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip cause a fall in blood pressure (hypotension)?::: Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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. Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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. Can I take Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip in my twenties?::: Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip can be taken in your twenties.| Q. Does Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip increase blood pressure?::: No, Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip is not associated with an increase in blood pressure. However, it can cause a decrease in blood pressure especially if taken with other blood pressure-lowering medications. Please consult your doctor before taking Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip with any other medicine.| Q. Is Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip safe to use in patients with diabetes?::: Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip is safe to use in patients with diabetes.| Q. Does Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip affect fertility?::: No, Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip does not affect fertility, neither negatively nor positively.| Q. Does Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip affect sperm?::: Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip does not affect sperm count or its health. It is a medicine that is used to treat erectile dysfunction.| Q. Can I drink alcohol while on Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip?::: Drinking alcohol can temporarily impair your ability to get an erection. To get the maximum benefit from Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip, it is advised to not drink excessive amounts of alcohol before taking Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip.| Q. Can I take Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip as often as I want?::: No, do not take Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip for more than once a day. If you take more Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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 Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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 Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip?::: Take Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip 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 Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip is too strong or too weak.| Q. Can I drink alcohol while on Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip?::: Drinking alcohol can temporarily impair your ability to get an erection. To get the maximum benefit from Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip, it is advised to not drink excessive amounts of alcohol before taking Zimagra-ODS 50 Orally Disintegrating Strip.

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