Edgon 10mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. Edgon 10mg Tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Sometimes, Edgon 10mg Tablet is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Edgon 10mg Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis; this allows the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. Thereby, it helps to treat erectile dysfunction. Edgon 10mg Tablet relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate. Edgon 10mg Tablet used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the blood vessels in the chest. Thereby, increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.

FAQs

How does Edgon 10mg Tablet help to treat erectile dysfunction?

Edgon 10mg Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, thereby allows the blood flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited.

Is Edgon 10mg Tablet used to treat BPH?

Edgon 10mg Tablet relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate, thereby reduces the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate.

Is Edgon 10mg Tablet used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension?

In some cases, Edgon 10mg Tablet is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the chest's blood vessels. Thereby, increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.

Is it safe to take Edgon 10mg Tablet with nitrates?

No, do not take Edgon 10mg Tablet with nitrates. Taking Edgon 10mg Tablet with medicines used to treat angina/chest pain, such as nitrates/nitroglycerin, may cause severe lowering of blood pressure. You are advised not to take Edgon 10mg Tablet if you are taking nitrates or have a history of heart attack/stroke.

Can I take blood pressure-lowering medicines with Edgon 10mg Tablet?

No, Edgon 10mg Tablet should not be taken along with blood-pressure-lowering medicines. Edgon 10mg Tablet relaxes and widens the blood vessels; this causes a decrease in blood pressure. Therefore, if Edgon 10mg Tablet is taken with blood pressure lowering medicines, it could lead to a lowering of blood pressure.