Assurans
Indicated to address erectile dysfunction to alleviate physiological performance concerns.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Sildenafil
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg
Assurans details
- Conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction · Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Viagra; Revatio; Kamagra; Penegra
- Therapeutic class
- Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- PDE5 Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing; dyspepsia; nasal congestion
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; visual disturbance; palpitations
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Viatris
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
- Drug interactions
- Nitrates; Alpha-blockers; CYP3A4 inhibitors; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- For adult use only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Not indicated for female use.
Contraindications
concurrent use of nitrates; hypersensitivity to sildenafil; severe hepatic impairment; recent history of stroke
Precautions and warnings
may cause sudden drop in blood pressure; inform your doctor before any planned surgery; caution in patients with cardiovascular disease
Serious side effects
priapism, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; cardiac arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to address erectile dysfunction to alleviate physiological performance concerns.
Mechanism of action
Sildenafil inhibits cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase type 5, which prevents the breakdown of cGMP. This results in smooth muscle relaxation and increased blood flow to specific tissues.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Assurans
Assurans contains sildenafil, an active ingredient widely used for treating erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. This medication is marketed under several other names globally, including Viagra, Revatio, Kamagra, and Penegra. Manufactured by Viatris, Assurans is supplied as a tablet in 20mg strength, offering a consistent option for those requiring this specific dosage.
Buying Assurans online
Assurans is registered across 13 markets, including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. As a common version of sildenafil, much of which is produced in India, this medicine is significantly more affordable than the original brand. This makes it one of the most ordered medications for expats and residents across the region who need reliable access to treatment when a well stocked pharmacy is not nearby.