Revatio
Indicated for pulmonary arterial hypertension and developed to alleviate symptoms.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Sildenafil
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg
Revatio details
- Condition
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Viagra; Vizarsin; Kamagra; Penegra
- Therapeutic class
- Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- PDE5 Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing; dyspepsia
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; back pain; muscle pain
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- Ongoing treatment
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- nitrates; alpha-blockers; ritonavir
- Age restrictions
- Not for paediatric use unless specifically indicated.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult specialist; benefits must outweigh risks.
Contraindications
concurrent use of nitrates; hypersensitivity to sildenafil; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
regular blood pressure monitoring recommended; caution in patients with history of cardiovascular events
Serious side effects
visual disturbance, requires immediate medical attention; hypotension, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated for pulmonary arterial hypertension and developed to alleviate symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Sildenafil inhibits the enzyme PDE5, resulting in elevated levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate in the pulmonary vasculature, which promotes smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Revatio
Revatio is a Pfizer brand of sildenafil, a medication used for managing pulmonary arterial hypertension. The same active ingredient is also sold under names like Viagra, Vizarsin, Kamagra and Penegra. This product is supplied as a 20mg tablet.
Buying Revatio online
Revatio is registered across 14 markets including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with availability through our network extending to Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. While this established brand remains a popular choice, generic sildenafil, often manufactured in India, offers a significantly more affordable option for patients seeking consistent access across the region. As one of the most ordered treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension on our platform, it can be sourced online for delivery to these major hubs.