Pulmopres 20 mg

What is Pulmopres 20 mg?

Pulmopres 20 mg is a doctor’s prescription for a medicine, which is used to treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). The drug has Tadalafil as the primary component, which is a PDE5 inhibitor that has the effect of relaxing the blood vessels in the lungs in order to lower the blood pressure and also boost the physical exercise capability.

• Generic Name: Tadalafil
• Brand Name: Pulmopres 20 mg
• Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd.
• Form: Oral Tablet
• Strength: 20 mg
• Category: PDE5 Inhibitor, PAH Medication

Pulmopres 20 mg: Uses

• Treats Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
• Improvement in exercising
• Prevention of the exacerbation of PHA-related symptoms

Dosage & How to Use Pulmopres 20 mg

• Recommended Dose: One tablet (20 mg) once daily or as prescribed
• Administration: Take orally with or without food
• Do Not Crush or Split the tablet
• Timing: Take at the same time each day for best results
• Missed Dose: Take as soon as remembered unless it’s near the next dose
• Overdose: Seek immediate medical attention

Pulmopres 20 mg Side Effects

Common Side Effects:

• Headache
• Flushing
• Muscle pain
• Upset stomach
• Back pain
• Stuffy nose

Serious Side Effects (Seek help immediately):

Guidelines & Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart, kidney, or liver problems, or if you use nitrates.
• Not recommended for use with other PAH treatments unless advised
• Avoid alcohol and grapefruit products
• Do not give it to children
• Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless it is really necessary and prescribed

Benefits of Pulmopres 20 mg

• Facilitates the passage of blood through the lungs
• Lessens the workload of the heart
• Improves energy and physical performance
• Guarantees long-term management of PAH symptoms
• With the once-daily regime, it’s most convenient

Pulmopres 20 mg: Mechanism of Action (MOA)

• Blocks the phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) enzyme
• Boosts cyclic GMP (cGMP) levels in lung arteries
• Dilates the lungs’ smooth muscle cells
• Decreases the pressure of blood flowing through the lungs and thus increases the transfer of oxygen

Pulmopres 20 mg Medication Info

Permanent Treatment for PAH (Other than the Use of Pulmopres)

The Pulmopres drug is good at managing PAH symptoms but to handle PAH effectively, you still need to use long-term strategies, which include the following:

• Lifestyle changes (low-sodium diet, physical therapy)
• Oxygen therapya
• Treatment of underlying causes (e.g., heart defects)
• Lung transplantation (in severe cases)
• Combination therapy with other PAH medications (e.g., Endothelin receptor antagonists)

FAQs

 1. Is Pulmopres the same as Cialis?

Both contain Tadalafil; however, Pulmopres is a product that was manufactured with specific properties according to PAH treatment and use only.

2. Can Pulmopres 20 mg be used for erectile dysfunction?

A prescription for ED is not intended. Use ED-specific drugs unless your doctor directs differently.

3. How long should I continue with Pulmopres 20 mg?

You should use it until your doctor tells you to stop as PAH is a disease that requires lifelong treatment.

4. Can I take Pulmopres together with other blood pressure meds?

This can only be done with the doctor’s acknowledgment as it can further lower the blood pressure.

6. What is the quick effect of Pulmopres?

Changes in exercise capacity may take weeks to be recognizable, while blood pressure changes can be noticed within hours.