Description

🧾 What is it used for?

VIGROCK-100 Tablet by Austro Lab contains Sildenafil Citrate 100 mg, a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor. It is commonly used to treat:

• Erectile Dysfunction (ED) – helps men achieve and maintain an erection during sexual activity

• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) – in some cases, to lower blood pressure in the lungs (off-label in this strength)

It works by improving blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation.

⚠️ Common Side Effects

Most users tolerate it well, but some may experience:

• Headache

• Flushing (redness of the face)

• Dizziness or light-headedness

• Indigestion or upset stomach

• Nasal congestion or runny nose

• Blurred vision or sensitivity to light

• Muscle pain or backache

🚨 Serious Warnings & Precautions

• Heart risk: Avoid in patients with recent heart attack, stroke, or serious cardiac disease

• Vision loss: Rarely causes sudden vision loss (NAION); seek medical help immediately if vision changes occur

• Priapism: Painful, prolonged erection over 4 hours can damage penile tissue – medical emergency

• Low blood pressure: Can cause a sudden drop, especially with nitrate medications

• Hearing loss: Sudden decrease or loss of hearing reported in rare cases

🔄 Drug & Food Interactions

• Nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin): Severe and dangerous drop in blood pressure – never use together

• Alpha-blockers or blood pressure medicines: Can increase dizziness risk

• Alcohol: May increase side effects like dizziness and lower blood pressure

• Grapefruit juice: Slows breakdown of sildenafil, increasing side effects

• Other ED drugs: Should not be combined with other PDE5 inhibitors

👥 Cautionary Groups

• Heart patients: Not safe for those with unstable angina or recent cardiac events

• Liver or kidney disease: May require dose adjustment

• Elderly: Use with caution due to increased side effect sensitivity

• Women & children: Not intended for use in women or individuals under 18

✅ Tips for Safe Use

1. Take 30–60 minutes before planned activity; effectiveness may last up to 4 hours

2. Sexual stimulation is required for the medicine to work

3. Avoid fatty meals before taking – may delay effect

4. Never take more than one tablet per day

5. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

📌 When to Consult a Doctor Immediately

• Chest pain, palpitations, or shortness of breath

• Sudden vision or hearing loss

• Painful or prolonged erection (over 4 hours)

• Severe dizziness or fainting

• Allergic reaction: swelling of face/lips/throat, rash, or itching

🧠 Summary Table