Generic name: sildenafil (injection) [ sil-DEN-a-fil ]
Brand name: Revatio
Dosage form: intravenous solution (10 mg/12.5 mL)
Drug classes:Agents for pulmonary hypertension, Impotence agents
What is sildenafil?
Sildenafil relaxes muscles of the blood vessels and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body.
Sildenafil injection (Revatio) is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women.
Another brand of sildenafil is Viagra, which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. Revatio is used to treat PAH in both men and women.
Do not use sildenafil injection while also taking Viagra or other erectile dysfunction medications, unless your doctor tells you to.
Sildenafil injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with sildenafil. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, especially riociguat (Adempas).
Do not use sildenafil if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems, including nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isoso...
