Erectile Dysfunction Treatment using Alphagra Tablets

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile Dysfunction also known as ED or "male impotence" is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to get to develop or maintain an erection of the penis firm enough for sexual intercourse. ED can be a total inability to achieve an erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or a tendency to sustain only brief erections.

ED Treatment using Alphagra Tablets

Alphagra manufactured by Alpha Pharma is an oral therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The active ingredient contained in Generic Levitra is Sildenafil Citrate.
Alpha Pharma has introduced Alphagra tablets (Sildenafil Citrate) which is a highly effective medication with the same active ingredient Sildenafil Citrate as Viagra. The medical effect will last for about 4 hours. The best time to take Alphagra is about 1 hour before sexual activity. High-fat meals caused a reduction in the absorption of Sildenafil Citrate.

Oral Drug Therapy For Erectile Dysfunction

The Oral Medications used for treating Erectile Dysfunction all belong to a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. These drugs work by enhancing the effects of nitric oxide, a chemical that relaxes smooth muscles in the penis during sexual stimulation and allows increased blood flow. None of these PDE inhibitors should be used more than once a day. The ground breaking Sildenafil (Alphagra) are competitive and selective inhibitors of Phosphodiesterase type 5, an intracellular enzyme.
Alphagra relaxes the cavernal smooth muscle of the penis flooding it and compressing the adjacent subtunical veins leading to erection of the organ.

Alphagra Tablets - Active Ingredient

The active pharmaceutical ingredient present in Alphagra Tablets is Sildenafil Citrate.

Generic Forms and Brand names of Sildenafil Citrate

Alphagra manufactured by Alpha Pharma , India is an effective treatment for Erectile Dsyfunction. Generic Sildenafil Citrate tablets are also sold under various other brand names such as Revatio, Viagra, Silagra, Suhagra, Caverta, Sildenafil Citrate, Kamagra, Edegra, Penegra and Zenegra .

Alphagra Tablets - Storage Instructions

Store Alphagra tablets at 25°C (77°F) in a cool, dry place. Excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F). Do not store in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it in the car or on window sills. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines. Keep away from children.

Dosage And Administration

Alphagra Tablets comes as an oral tablet in 100 mg dosage forms.The recommended adult Oral dosage of Alphagra for most patients is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. However, Alphagra may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. The amount of time Alphagra takes to start working varies from person to person, but it normally takes between half an hour and one hour.
The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. Based on effectiveness and toleration, the dose may be increased to a maximum recommended dose of 100 mg.

Side Effects of Alphagra Tablets

The common side effects reported in patients treated with Alphagra tablets included headache, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion. Rare cases of impaired vision, including photophobia and blurred vision have also been reported.
In case you experience any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor immediately sudden severe loss of vision, blurred vision, sudden decrease or loss of hearing, ringing in ears, dizziness or lightheadedness, fainting, chest pain, worsening shortness of breath, erection that is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours, itching or burning during urination and rash.

What should I do if I Miss a dose?

Since Alphagra tablets is taken for erectile dysfunction, you are not likely to miss a dose since this medicine is taken as needed, not on a regular dosing schedule.

Alphagra Tablets - Contraindications

Alphagra tablets is contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity (allergy) to Sildenafil Citrate or any of the other ingredients, present in Alphagra tablets. It is also containdicated in the following cases:

• When taking nitric oxide donors, organic nitrites and nitrates, such as glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin), sodium nitroprusside, amyl nitrite ("poppers")
• In men for whom sexual intercourse is inadvisable due to cardiovascular risk factors
• Severe hepatic impairment (decreased liver function)
• Severe impairment in renal function
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Recent stroke or heart attack
• Hereditary degenerative retinal disorders (including genetic disorders of retinal phosphodiesterases)

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Alphagra Tablets For The Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction

Treatment of Fungal Skin Conditions Using Canesten Clotrimazole Cream

What Fungal Skin Infections?

Fungal skin infections are very common and affect many people. The most common fungal skin infections include athlete's foot, nappy rash, sweat rash and ringworm. The two main types of fungal infection include The tinea group (also known as dermatophytes) and the candida group ( also known as yeasts).
The tinea group includes athlete's foot and ringworm, both of which are easily spread by contact. The fungus that causes athlete's foot usually lives harmlessly on our skin and in our environment. The natural balance that normally keeps it under control can be upset by factors such as damp moist conditions. This could happen, for example, through regularly wearing training shoes that keep the feet hot and sweaty. Since this fungus is contagious, it can also often be picked up in changing rooms. Ringworm is usually passed on from animals to children. Ringworm is not actually a worm, its name comes from the circular wormlike shape that it forms on the skin. The main symptom for both is an itchy, scaly and irritating rash.
The candida group can be responsible for conditions such as sweat rash and thrush. Sweat rash can appear anywhere on the body, but is more likely to occur where folds of skin rub against each other, such as: under the breasts, under arms, around the groin and on the back. Candida is a yeast-like fungus that usually lives harmlessly on our skin. However, the natural balance that normally keeps it under control can be upset by factors such as sweating, tight or synthetic clothing and cosmetic preparations such as bath additives. When levels of the yeast increase, the skin can develop the following symptoms: persistent burning and itching, soreness and a variety of patches or blemishes as well as a softened and soggy appearance.
The candida group can also be responsible for nappy rash. Most babies develop nappy rash at some stage. Although this is rarely a serious condition, the rash can be extremely distressing for both you and your baby. Nappy rash which lasts longer than three days may be fungal in origin and will require an antifungal treatment. The symptoms of fungal nappy rash include red patches on the baby's bottom and genitals, burning and itching.

Canesten Clotrimazole Cream – Product Information

Canesten Clotrimazole Cream, manufactured by Bayer Schering Pharma is a broad spectrum anti-fungal used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash.
It is available in tubes of containing 15 grams of white cream. Each gram contains Clotrimazole I.P. 10 mg., Benzyl Alcohol 1% w/w, water miscible base q.s.

Canesten Cream - Active Ingredient

The active ingredient present in Canesten Cream is Clotrimazole.

Canesten Clotrimazole Cream - Contraindications

Canesten Clotrimazole Cream is contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity (allergy) to Clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients, including cetostearyl alcohol, of Canesten Cream.

Canesten Clotrimazole Cream - Missed Dose

Apply Canesten Cream as soon as possible and then continue the rest of your treatment as usual.

Canesten Clotrimazole Cream - Dosage

Canesten Cream should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas two or three times daily and rubbed in gently. The duration of the treatment will depend on the type of infection being treated. Generally a minimum of two weeks is required, although up to four weeks may be necessary.

Canesten Clotrimazole Cream - Storage Instructions

Store Canesten Clotrimazole Cream below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Do not store in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it in the car or on window sills. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines. Keep Canesten Cream away from children.

Side Effects of Generic Canesten Clotrimazole Cream

The possible side effects of Canesten Cream include allergic reactions (Rash, Swallowing or breathing problems, Swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue, Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint, Nausea)
After you apply the cream you might experience itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, irritation or peeling of skin

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Canesten Clotrimazole Cream for Treatment of Fungal Skin Conditions

Treatment of Oestrogen Deficiency using Progynova Tablets

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment for surgically menopausal (after surgical removal of the ovaries), perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. This treatment prevents discomfort caused by diminished circulating estrogen and progesterone hormones, and in the case of the surgically or prematurely menopausal and may reduce incidence of dementia.
It involves the use of one or more of a group of medications called estrogens, progesterone or progestins designed to artificially boost hormone levels.

What does Progynova Do?

Progynova replaces the hormone oestradiol (Estradiol) that the body no longer makes and prevents or relieves symptoms such as hot flushes, sweats, sleep disturbances, depressive moods, irritability, dizziness, headaches as well as vaginal dryness and burning.

Progynova Tablets – Product Information

Progynova Tablets is used as Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for the treatment of signs and symptoms of oestrogen deficiency due to the menopause.
Progynova Tablets is used to treat short term treatment of climacteric complaints after the cessation of monthly bleeding, or deficiency symptoms after oophorectomy or radiological castration for non-carcinomatous diseases, such as hot flushes, outbreaks of sweat, sleep disturbances, depressive moods, irritability, headaches, dizziness.
The active ingredient present in Progynova tablets is Estradiol Valerate (Oestradiol Valerate). Each 1mg tablet of Progynova contains 1 mg of Estradiol Valerate (Oestradiol Valerate).

Progynova Tablets - Contraindications

Progynova Tablets should not be used in women with any of the following conditions:
1.Pregnancy or lactation
2.Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
3.Known or suspected cancer of the breast
4.Active deep vein thrombosis, thromboembolic disorders, thrombophlebitis or a documented history of these conditions
5.Active or recent (within the past year) arterial thromboembolic disease (for example, stroke and myocardial infarction)
6.Known or suspected premalignant conditions or malignancies, if sex steroid influenced
7.Presence or history of liver tumours (benign or malignant)
8.Severe hepatic disease
9.Known hypersensitivity to Estradiol Valerate (Oestradiol Valerate) or any inactive ingredient present in the medicine.
10.Hereditary or acquired predisposition to venous thrombosis (e.g. antithrombin III deficiency).
11.Severe hypertriglyceridamia.
12.A high risk of venous or arterial thrombosis.

Progynova Tablets (Estradiol Valerate) - Dosage

Hysterectomised patients may start at any time.If the patient is still menstruating and has an intact uterus, a combination regimen of Progynova and a progestogen should begin within the first 5 days of menstruation.
Patients whose periods are very infrequent or with amenorrhoea or who are postmenopausal may start at any time, provided pregnancy has been excluded.
The tablet should be taken at the same time of day every day. One tablet is taken daily. The tablets are to be swallowed whole with some liquid.

Side Effects of Progynova Tablets (Estradiol Valerate)

The common side effects of Progynova Tablets are Weight increase or Weight decrease, Headache, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Rash, Pruritus, Uterine/ Vaginal bleeding including spotting.
Uncommon side effects of Progynova Tablets include Hypersensitivity reaction, Depressed mood, Dizziness, Visual disturbances, Palpitations, Dyspepsia, Erythema nodosum, Urticaria, Breast pain, Breast tenderness and Oedema
Rarely occuring side effects of Progynova Tablets are Anxiety, Libido decreased or Libido increased, Migraine, Contact lens intolerance, Bloating, Vomiting, Hirsutism, Acne, Muscle cramps, Dysmenorrhoea, Vaginal discharge, Premenstrual-like syndrome, Breast enlargement, and Fatigue.
Inform your doctor immediately, or go to Accident and Emergency department at your nearest hospital if you notice any of the following:
Signs of allergy such as rash, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, throat or other parts of the body, shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing, visual disturbances such as partial or complete loss of vision, bulging eyes, double vision, irregular heartbeat or swelling of the hands, ankles or feet.

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Progynova Tablets for Treatment of Oestrogen Deficiency

Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Conditions with Betnovate Cream

Betnovate Cream - Product Information

Betnovate Cream is white in colour and contains 0.1% w/w of the active ingredient, Betamethasone Valerate. It belongs to a group of medicines known as topical corticosteroids which are used to help reduce inflammation, redness and itchiness in the affected area caused by the skin disease. Betnovate Cream, manufactured by GSK, India comes in tubes of 20 grams in strength of 0.10% . It is also available as Betnovate-S Cream, Betnovate-GM Cream, Betnovate-C Cream and Betnovate-N Cream.

Uses of Betnovate Cream

Betnovate Cream is used to treat psoriasis, severe forms of eczema, lichen planus (chronic itchy skin of unknown origin), discoid lupus erythematosus (recurring scaly rash), prickly heat skin reaction, insect bite reactions, prurigo nodularis (an itching and thickening of the skin with lumps or nodules) and contact sensitivity reactions. Betnovate Cream is also used as an additional treatment for an intense widespread reddening and inflammation of the skin when milder topical corticosteroids cannot treat the skin condition effectively.

Warnings and Precautions

Do not use Betnovate Cream if you are allergic to betamethasone valerate or any other ingredients present in the medication. Betnovate Cream should not be used as treatment for the following skin conditions:
Rosacea (unusual reddening of the nose and cheeks)
Acne
Peri-oral dermatitis (a skin condition involving the mouth area)
Viral skin conditions e.g. herpes, chickenpox
Fungal or yeast skin infections eg. candidiasis, tinea
Bacterial skin infections e.g. impetigo
Ulcerative conditions
Skin conditions around the anal or genital areas including genital herpes.

Betnovate Cream - Dosage

A small quantity of Betnovate Cream should be applied to the affected area once or twice daily until improvement occurs.

Side Effects

The following local side effects have been reported with the use of topical corticosteroids: dryness, itching, burning, redness of skin, skin thinning, local irritation, features of hypercorticism, telangiectasia, striae, skin atrophy, hypertrichosis, change in pigmentation, secondary infection, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, acneiform eruptions, exacerbation of symptoms. For more details see the presentation below.

Betnovate Cream for Inflammatory Skin Conditions

ED Treatment using Valif Oral Jelly

ED Treatment using Valif Oral Jelly

Generic Levitra is an oral therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The active ingredient contained in Generic Levitra is Vardenafil HCl. Vardenafil HCl (Generic Levitra) is generally regarded as one of the strongest and most effective ED medications on the market today. Ajanta Pharma has introduced Valif Jelly (Vardenafil HCl) which is is a fast acting and highly effective medication with the same active ingredient Vardenafil HCl as Levitra. It starts working about 15 minutes after taking the dose and the medical effect will last for 3 to 4 hours. Each 5 gram sachet of Valif Oral Jelly contains 20 mg of the active ingredient Vardenafil.

Generic Forms and Brand names of Vardenafil HCl

Valif Oral Jelly manufactured by Ajanta Pharma , India is an effective treatment for Erectile Dsyfunction. Generic Levitra which has the active ingredient Vardenafil HCl is also sold under various other brand names like Staxyn, Vivanza, Valif and Vilitra.

Valif Oral Jelly - Dosage

Valif Oral Jelly is taken orally as needed , approximately 60 minutes before sexual activity. Valif Oral Jelly may be taken with or without food. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is one sachet of 5 grams containing 20 mg of the active ingredient per day. The full effect from one dose will last for up to 3-4 hours, in some cases the effect can also last up to 24 hours.

Valif Oral Jelly - Contraindications

Valif Oral Jelly is contraindicated in the foillowing cases:
Valif Oral Jelly is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) as well as patients on renal dialysis. It is also contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Vardenafil HCl or any inactive ingredient present in Valif Oral Jelly.
Administration of Valif Oral Jelly with nitrates (either regularly and/or intermittently) and nitric oxide donors is contraindicated

Side Effects Of Valif Oral Jelly

The most common side effects reported in 2% or more of patients are headache, flushing, nasal congestion, dyspepsia, sinusitis, flu syndrome, dizziness, increased creatine kinase, nausea, back pain.

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Valif Oral Jelly for ED Treatment

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Buscopan Tablets for relief of Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Spasms

Buscopan Tablets - Product Information

Buscopan is an anticholinergic medication which relieves stomach ache and discomfort due to cramps and spasm by helping the smooth muscles of the digestive system to relax. Each Buscopan tablet contains 10 mg of Hyoscine Butylbromide.
It is also available as Buscopan Plus also manufactured by Zydus Healthcare, India which contains Hyoscine Butylbromide 10 mg and Paracetamol 500 mg.
Hyoscine Butylbromide is very effective against the discomfort and pain of abdominal cramps since it acts on the cause of the pain i.e. the muscle spasm itself (Gastrointestinal Spasms). This medicine is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, which is a list of the most important medications needed in a basic health system.

Buscopan Tablets - Contraindications

Buscopan is contraindicated in the foillowing cases:
Do not take Buscopan if you have myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, porphyria or a condition of the bowel known as megacolon
Seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist if you have, or have had a prostate or heart condition
Buscopan should not be used when there is a blockage in the stomach or bowel, or in certain conditions when there is reduced bowel activity.

Buscopan Tablets - Dosage

The recommended dosage is one to two 10 mg tablets per day up to a maximum of 6 tablets per day. In prolonged illness which requires repeated dosing, 1 tablet 3 to 5 times a day is recommended.

Side Effects of Buscopan Tablets

The commonly occuring possible side effects are dry mouth and fast heart rate, blurred vision, Diarrhea, Nausea and reduced sweating and difficulty with passing urine.

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Buscopan Tablets for relief of Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Spasms

Treat Hair Loss Effectively with Finpecia Tablets

Finpecia Tablets - Product Information

Finpecia is used for the treatment of male pattern hair loss on the vertex and the anterior mid-scalp area. Safety and efficacy have been demonstrated in men between the ages of 18 to 41 years with mild to moderate hair loss of the vertex and anterior mid-scalp area.

Active Ingredient

The active ingredient contained in Finpecia is Finasteride.

Generic forms and brand names of Finasteride

Various generic forms of Finasteride are available under various trade names that include Finpecia, Finax, Finast and Fincar. The original branded versions are Propecia and Proscar. Finpecia (Finasteride 1mg) and Propecia are marketed for male pattern baldness (MPB) and the Proscar (Finasteride 5 mg) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Finpecia Preparations

Finpecia is available as tablets of 1 mg of finasteride.

Finpecia - Storage Requirements

Finpecia tablets are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C) away from moisture and sunlight.

Uses of Finpecia Tablets

Finpecia tablets (Generic Propecia) manufactured by Cipla is used to treat male pattern baldness (MPB).

Finpecia Dosage

The recommended dosage is 1 mg orally once a day, with or without meals.
In general, daily use for 3 months or more is necessary before benefit is observed. If the drug is discontinued, any therapeutic benefits will be reversed.

Side Effects Of Finpecia

Side effects of finasteride include impotence (1.1% to 18.5%), abnormal ejaculation (7.2%), decreased ejaculatory volume (0.9% to 2.8%), abnormal sexual function (2.5%), gynecomastia (2.2%), erectile dysfunction (1.3%), ejaculation disorder (1.2%) and testicular pain. Resolution occurred in men who discontinued therapy with finasteride due to these side effects and in most men who continued therapy.

Further Information

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Regain your hair with Finpecia Tablets