Assurans 20 mg (Slidenafil Citrate)

What Is Assurans 20 mg?

Assurans 20 mg is a prescription tablet containing Sildenafil Citrate. The medicine is widely known for improving blood flow by relaxing blood vessels. Doctors often prescribe it for people living with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, a condition where blood pressure inside the arteries of the lungs becomes higher than normal.

When blood vessels in the lungs relax, blood can move more easily, reducing strain on the heart and improving circulation. Sildenafil is also known for helping men who experience difficulty getting or maintaining an erection.

Uses of Assurans 20 mg

Assurans 20 mg may be prescribed for:

• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
• High blood pressure in lung arteries
• Improving blood circulation in the lungs
• Supporting physical activity tolerance in PAH
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
• Improving blood flow during sexual stimulation

The exact reason for treatment depends on the doctor’s evaluation and individual health needs.

How Assurans 20 mg Works

Sildenafil Citrate helps relax and widen blood vessels. As blood vessels become more relaxed, blood can flow more freely.

In Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, this action helps lower pressure inside lung arteries and improves circulation. For erectile dysfunction, improved blood flow supports a firm erection when sexual stimulation occurs.

Assurans 20 mg does not increase sexual desire. Sexual stimulation is still necessary for the medicine to support an erection.

Benefits of Assurans 20 mg

Some potential benefits include:

• Supports healthy blood flow in the lungs
• Helps reduce pulmonary artery pressure
• May improve exercise capacity
• Supports better oxygen circulation
• Helps reduce strain on the heart
• Supports erection quality in men with ED
• Manufactured by trusted pharmaceutical company Cipla

Benefits may vary depending on the condition being treated and individual response.

How to Take Assurans 20 mg

Take Assurans 20 mg exactly according to the prescribed schedule.

• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Can be taken with or without food
• Try taking it at the same time if used regularly
• Avoid taking more than the prescribed amount
• Do not crush or chew the tablet

Heavy meals may delay how quickly sildenafil starts working.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose when remembered. If the next dose is near, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule.

Do not take two doses together.

Overdose

Taking too much sildenafil may increase the chance of serious side effects such as:

• Severe dizziness
• Fainting
• Vision problems
• Chest discomfort
• Prolonged painful erection

Medical assistance may be needed if overdose symptoms appear.

Side Effects of Assurans 20 mg

Common Side Effects

• Headache
• Flushing
• Dizziness
• Indigestion
• Nasal congestion
• Blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Nausea
• Back pain

Serious Side Effects

• Chest pain
• Sudden vision changes
• Sudden hearing loss
• Severe allergic reaction
• Fainting
• Painful erection lasting several hours

Although uncommon, these effects require urgent medical evaluation.

Precautions Before Using Assurans 20 mg

Extra care may be needed in people who have:

• Heart disease
• Low blood pressure
• Kidney disorders
• Liver disorders
• Eye disorders
• Recent stroke
• Recent heart attack
• History of prolonged erections

Alcohol may increase dizziness and lower blood pressure further. Driving or operating machinery may not be suitable if dizziness or vision changes occur.

Drug Interactions

Some medicines can affect how Assurans 20 mg works or increase side effect risks.

Common interactions include:

• Nitroglycerin
• Nitrate medicines
• Blood pressure medicines
• Alpha-blockers
• Ketoconazole
• Clarithromycin
• HIV medicines
• Other erectile dysfunction medicines

A complete medication list should be shared before starting treatment.

Who Should Avoid Assurans 20 mg?

Assurans 20 mg may not be suitable for:

• People allergic to Sildenafil Citrate
• Those taking nitrate medications
• Individuals with severe heart conditions
• People with very low blood pressure
• Children
• Anyone advised to avoid sexual activity because of cardiovascular risk

A medical review helps determine whether sildenafil is appropriate.